erty to one name was added to the “municipal voters’ list at the of revision. At the con- court a general meeting cil was held. It was decid- the Pottinger place at an up- $250. for which tenders are A B.C, telephone will be ‘ ‘in the clerks office, ae he Several Candidates _ . 5 . Likely in Matsqui . Municipal Election Miss Clara Kvelsrude, who has been spending the past three months -with her sister, Mrs. Jensen, has returned to her home in Bellingham, enue The sudden change of weather has been to the disadvantage of all in M: i. All lights have been out and dk was @ drive shed ae the hall is to be “up and locked, to bs used as y and equipment zhed, and ring wood. ro hundred and fifty dollars was d on account of the Porter-Fadden _ which is not yet completed. temporary ranged with the Royal Bank, ‘Abbots- ford. loan of $3,009 was ar- , |ftelephone lines in some places are re- ported to be out of order also. ue Driving home on Monday night the top of Miss Bates’ car was blown off. Mr. Trefall’s car suffered the same mis- hap. *we At the meeting of the ratepayers last S: di ‘ening it was 4 | that there would be a number of can- ng ‘Mrs. W. Everett reports that the 2 hired man employed on her farm left < the farmhouse on Tuesday, taking with : him $130.00 in cash, Out of sympathy the man had been given employment, and showed his gratitude in this man- ner. eu _.. Mr, and Mrs. H. Harvey ef Murray- December 18. ; A. iw . oe F. G. Cook, Principal of the Abbots- % ford Public school, was presented with 4 ‘scarf and tie by the pupils of his 5 1? nald Benedict is home from Van- er for the holidays. 4 ‘i * W . skating on Tuesday, Daryl misfortune of falling on eting of-the oxecufive of the rian Sunday Schoo! Orchestra, at the home of Mrs, McInnes, it in immediate use, The ‘ Pipa J . . “Bradner School house was totally de- troyed py fire on Friday eyening. peel: & y night prior to Christmas. me yy hospital, suffering with an injured ank] a 8. patie has as a garage ment is to be installed and later oil an ‘ime on Matsqui prairie. a en? a nd SER Ha. yee TES, didates running for councillor in this ward. The barns of Karl Flodin were blown down by the wyind in its furious course. 2 {| ville are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a daughter, born in the Livingston Nursing Home, ou Thursday, d to call in all equipment p now out, and 40 dispose of funds in the Royal Bank toward the Sunday School el Watson has returned to after a very pleasant visit | months with her mother in the ‘your ‘Xmas Smokes and Candies (advert.) photstord stores will remain open Log ging camp is a patient in the local taken over the pre- s of W. Fraser on the Vye road, Anich he will open in the New , Year He will be ogsisted by A, Lindblad an expert auto mechanic and light blacksmithing will also be lone. A complete repair shop equip- gas pumps. ‘Mr. Farman resided at one ‘HH. P. Knoll ahss just recvived word . that he has won a prize for his fine _ window display of Remington firearms "Mrs Boley of Sumas Prairie has re- General A special B.C Electric car will leave Gifford on Monday, December 29 for Vancouver, returning the same night, in order that local people may attend the coneert to be given by the famous St. Olaf Choir at the Orpheum theatre, . ll . The annual F. V, Matsqui Co-Opera- tive Association report has just been issued to the shareholders, and shows a substantial trading profit for the year. The annual meeting is being held to- night (Saturday.) ——_>+-o—_____ MRS. MURPHY READS INTEREST- ING PAPER BEFORE INSTITUTE At the annual meeting of the Hunt- ingdon Women’s Institute, held at the home of Mrs. W- Fraser on Wednesday afternoon, the following were appointed directors for 1925: Mrs, Winson, Mrs. L, Curtis, Mrs, W, Fraser, Mre. Dawson and Mrs. Simonds. At the next regular meeting the president and secretary will be chosen from these directors, for the coming year. The Institute yoted a donation of _|five dollars toward the Crippled Child- rena? Society in Vancouver. During the afternoon Mrs. _ Aturphy gave a splendid paper on “Laws Af- fecting Women and Children.’? The discussion that followed emphasized the importance of every woman making a will. Dainty refreshments were later served by the hostess and a pleasant time spent by the ladies, oe Among visitors to Vancouver this week-endewere Mrs, R, Leary, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mrs. A, Taylor and Gladys: Miss A. MeCrimmon and Mrs. Mouldy. see On account of the severs weather the annual school concert which was @ | advertised for Thursday night is post- poned until Friday, January 9. Let Teal This being the Christmas number of the “News,’’ there will be no issue during Christmas week, and the office will be closed Christmas Day and the Friday and Saturday following. ~~ eB = dj} On account of the holidays the month ly auction sale conducted by J. Cottrill will be held today (Saturday). Jan- uary’s sale will be held as advertised on the second Saturday, i ees The Municipa] Act and Municipal Elections Act are likely to be amended if ther d to the Legislat Fure is accepted. A two-year term for 1d. and councillors has been ap- ned from the Van ition. Se Lie? ae of Mr. and Mrs. 8. D. Tretuewey. . W . At the reception given in honor o: ‘and Mrs, T. De Lair, held in th wnge hall on Friday evening, th was presented with a silver eak area, it is reported. OLUTION LECTURE NEXT _ ~poned talk 1d prove well worth hearing, spital, where she underwent an op- _ Clark ‘Trethewey is visiting at the | granted the municipalities to open their Mrs. C. Iy. Miller, Commander B.A. of the Maccabee Lodge, ng-the heavy rains of last week ) damage was caused to the Sumas ONDAY AT MEN'S CLUB very intoresting evening is prom- for next Monday evening (Dec. 22) “ee t the Men’s Club when Mr. A. L. Kent of Langley Prairie will give his post- on ‘‘Evolution.’? Mr. Kent a boyhood friend ofthe Alfred 3} Wallace family and bis address proved. It has been decided to hold ali Over at Aldergrove Miss P. Warwaruk, an employee of the Aldergrove Hotel, and daughter of S. Warwaruk of Abbotsford was in- jured when strugk by an automobile owned by A. Pih}] of Aldergrove last week. She was struck to the ground by the front fender, one wheel passing over her legs. The car was being driven slowly and the driver managed to stop before the rear wheels ran over her. Miss Warwarnk was taken to the hospital at New Westminster. Wolf Cub Concert Eye-opener to Adults The Abbotsford Wolf Cubs proved by their concert given last Friday that when it comes to putting on an enter- tainment the boys need take no back seat to their elders. The Abbotsford theatre was comfortably filled and the audience, if the applause wns any cri- terian, soemed to think they were get- | ting the worth of their admission price Dr. Swift presided as chairman, and his duties appeared to include stuge-mana- ment, scenario director, stage hand and several other offices. Cubmaster Tommy "Snashall seemd to have the pack well in order on that auspicious night for they went through their jarts with great credit and enjoyment. The pyra- mids and bling was an i display of calenthenics for boys so young and the campfire acts well mer- ited the hearty applause given. In faet if ‘‘Round the Campfire’’ (pot to men- tion the gory narrative of thy Cubmas- ter) reacted with half the ‘‘kick’” upon the youngsters in the audienco as it did on many of the adults, it should prove a great recruiting aid. Let’s have another| ee G.W,V.A, HOLDS INTERESTING MENTING DESPITE WEATHER On Thursday evening about a dozen members of the G, W, V, A. raved the cold and met for their reguiar meeting in the parish hall. The resignation of Comrade A. H. Priest as President was received and Comrade E. A. Barrett as vice-president consented to carry on as presiding officer, Business relating to Christmas cheer fcr sick and needy , the war me inl and the uniform decorating scheme was taken up and then the pregident called on each members prescnt to relate his most in- teresting war experience. From a bras- serie in Houdain to the Great Wall of China, from a meal on tho African Veldt to Armistice night in London, from a shell-shock hospital in Germany to the huts at Camplain 1’Abbee, the tales went back and forth anu reminise- ing proved so intertaining that the com- gadeg were loth to break p the meet- ing. Pavemert Promised Commissioners Report At the Property Owners’ Associa- tion meeting held jn the Alexandra on Wednesday evening Cx Web- ‘later stated that work was being com- menced immediately installing street lights in Abbotsford, Commissioner Hunt stated in regard to the govern- ment paving the main street from the B. & K, fabonauit to the Mill track, tenders for which were called for just prior to the provincial elections, that Hon. Mr, Barrow had verbally promis- ed the Council, through Commissioner, Higginson two months ago, to recom- mend this work. The Council, said Mr. Hunt, had taken this matter up most municipal elections in D iber instead of January. Optional power will be polling places two days before election day to allow railway men and others f |»who may be away on election day to e | cast their ballots. e Cie) fo} 6 Notwithstanding the cold weather, there was a fair attendance at the dance given by'the staff of the Bank _|on Friday night, and those present re- port having a good time, ++ > NO PICTURE SHOW WEDNESDAY Wednesday night peture shows have been discontinued at the Abbotsford theatre until after January 1. The Elks Lodge of Aldergrove pro- vided funds to assist in giving the children of the various schools in the district candies, nuts and oranges at the school closings on Friday, 5 = at We hate to say it, but it has been our observation that the only time some men! acquire a following is when they’re in a hearse, vig ly by correspond with the Department of Public Works, and it was probable that the paving would be fone. O. W. Benedict, chairman, called for opixions upon the adyisablilty of call- ing a general meeting of ratepayers under the P, O, Association auspices, put it was considered best to do this, if at all, after the Council had made its annual report. Another meeting of the Association was decided upon to invite statement of platform from candidates for office of village commissioner, the date of which will be Jan. 15, —--->—_ A full choral service will be held in the Presbyterian Church, on Sunday evening, December 28. The singing will be directed by Prof. H. Harvey, who will also sing a solo. . " . The averseg man never rcalizes just how mean other people sre until some- steals from him the“umbrel'a he stole from somebody. else. ee Next to baving a tooth puljed man’s | greatest test of nerve comes when bis . DUNSTAN’S EXTENDS THANKS FOR ARMISTICE DAY DONATION Following is a letter received by Rev. A. EK Priest, acknowledging receipt of Armistice Day donation by St. Dun- stan’s Home for the Blind. The Rey. A. Harding Priest, B.A., B.D., Abbotsford, British Columbia. Dear Sir: The Executive Council of St. Dunstan’s are delighted to receive the gift of twelve dollars, eighty-five cents, being the collection taken at the ‘Armistice Memorial Service held at ‘Abbotsford under the auspices of the Great War Veterans’ Association. All concerned have indeed shown in the most practical way possible their sympathy for our large ‘‘family’? which consists of over 2,000 Men who gave their sight in the War, and who have been taught that in spite of their griev- ous handicap, the world can yet offer them hope, contentment and real sue- cess as useful citizens. The two price- less gifts we are able to give, with the help of a sympathetic public, are Com- petence and Confidence. Blinded men, though, however well trained, require constant care, and a pledge has been given to them of life-long care. Unfortunately, 30,850 men were dis- charged from the Army with, defective vision due to War Service, and a num- ber of these men are now entering St. Dunstan’s. How many our “family’’ will consist of ultimately cannot be told. I shall be glad if you wil accept the sense of gratitude which I am endeay- oring to convey, as coming not from St. Dunstan’s alone but,from the Blind- ed Men who will materially benefit by the interest which you haye taken in their welfare, Iam most interested to hear that James Downie! took. part in the Mem- orial Service. Again thanking you, E. KISSELL, Treasuer. P.S. I shall have much pleasure in letting you know how much the dollars realise later on. ——_~++>——_ A farewell social evening yill be held in the parish recreation hall on Monday evening, December 29, at S p.m. in honor of the Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Priest who are leaving Abbotsford on January 1. Everyone heartily welcome. “A Merry Knoll’s Hardware, H. P. Knoll Pacific Milk Co. J. Sanderson Lewis ‘Piano House White’s Meat Market, 5. F, White B.C..Telephone Company Hargitt Motors } Canadian National Railways KBungalow Garage, R. Rottluff & J. Giffen. H. Hurum, Matsqui Clayburn Company Limited, J. W. Ball, Manager Corner Candy Store, Mrs. N. Wahlman Dr. Quinn Abbotsford Motors, G. T. Mahood J. J. Sparrow A. L. M. & D. Co. ~ F, Beecroft & Sons B. & K. Milling Co., F, Marshall Insley Cafe, Mrs. Pauline M. F. Insley Right-Price Laundry, Mrs. J. C. Moret Fraser Valley Motor Express, H. A. Thornton, Manager Enman & Cummings Nels Olund, General Contractor J. C. Hesselgrave, Sumas, Wash, Yarwood & Durrant }Cameron & Cameron a. It it with pleasure that G H. Heller publisher of the News, subscribes to the above expression. He would es- pecially thank the advertisers whose names appear herein for their support in the of a spaper in this district. Although endeavoring to get direct returns from their adver- tising inyestments, these citizens «also recognise the community spirit that makes rural town papers pussible, and are practically all, even to the humblest Through this medium the undersigned wish their friends, customers on the residents of this district generally— Christmas” Thos. H. Ingram te hos. Morley - H. Jones, Mission City G. A, McKay C. H. Croke, Huntingdon The Mills Store, P. B. & L. Snashall B. C. Electric Railway Company Abbotsford Coal & Transfer, J, Cottrill A. MeCallum Abbotsford Theatre, M. M. Shore meas Hotel, H. L, Atkins and W. S. Gardiner Arbor ies Cream Parlor, J. &. Fraser Abbotsford Tire Hospital, A. = Eyres Thos. Coogan Abbotsford Bakery & Grocery, A. Leo J. K. McMenemy A. M. King Abbotsford Drug Store, Eric 1. Weir — Pioneer Store, R. Des Mazes A, R. Gosling Sct J. E. Parton i W. A. Wattie i ne Central Meat Market, C. Sumner Weir’s Garage, C. F. Weir E. J. Boyce R. Y, McAloney The Alexandra, Mrs. A. BEATA Dr. F, J, Van Kirk business effort in the own contcibus ting their share of advertising support. — appre- The News publisher sincerely ciates these efforts, and is confident residents of ‘the district at large re- tognize the sponsors of what is consi- dered a creditable district paper with a substantial and growing circulation. Also, thanks are due Post sster Bar- rett and Miss King his assistant for their good service and many little cour- tesies during the year. ST. MATTHEW'S CHUROH Fourth Sunday in Advent (Dee. 21) 8 am.—Holy Communion 10 am.—Sunday School 7.30 p. m—Eyensong, Christmas Day (Dee, 25) 7.30 a.m.—Holy Communion. 11 am.—Shortened Morning Prayer and Holy Communion. ——_+-+->—— Sunday after Christmas (Dec. 28) 10 arm.—Sunday School il a.m,—Morning Prayer and Hole Communion 7.30 p.m.—Evensong and Carols Anthem—‘The Wilderness’? (Goss) Principal Cook, on behalf of the Ab- botsford public school wishes to here-— with gratefully acknowledge recoipt of nine dollars given him through J. K. Fraser by the Aldergrove Elks Lodge to purchase candies and oranges for the school*children. “Bring me a... 9 meal with Af the top are seen the chefs at work on the now train witch tates t Montre: We ay fine cin 8? houre 48 minutes, duly~ ‘Bdowy ene ich _petates between Montreal and Winnipe over Canadian Pacifia ny times with each course. H would you like to be called upon to prepare a meal for 125 or more people in a kitchen 21 feet long of the railway dining cars which rendor travelling hotel Service across the continent. In addition to the space mentioned, the kitchen and dining room stafi have only % pentry seven feet by six in which to work, yet who has not wondered at the seeming magic with which tl waiters pe at very short notice the choicest of ¥ foods and drinks, cooked end garnished to tempt the most dainty appetite and appease the most hungry? The key note of this remarkable service is, of course, system, and then training. Investigating, one finds that each class of food has its own refrigerator, and that each refrigerator and ice-well, each drawer and each of the innumerable lockers are sa arranged as to permit of a at access with the minimum gmount ai fost motion, Everything has and is in its place, the seperate refrigera- tors being provided in order to avoid absorption of odors rom the pungent variety of foodatuffa by those of a more delicate quality, The cooking is done on a broilerin the case of steaks, fish and ham, etc., or on the large eoal range. Dairy products and fruits are etored in the pantry where silver, ¥less-ware and crockery is kept. gre wife pulls a porus plaster off his back, The preparation of the menu card is done under the personal supervision of the superintendent and a full for the preparation of the meal. inade cuts “bread, butter and prepares salads, oranges, etc, ot ae t us quickly as passengers can partake of them, and ver, Pacific dinin the course of set of bills of fare covering all meals to be served on the run, are ha nded to the steward and chef. They make and a little over 6 feet wide, in which four other than| out a requicition for the necessary quantity of supplies, yourself were working, and in which all your stores and | basing their estimate on the average travel, and all fo od~ supplies were kept?. You might consider it a fairly tall |Stuff's ar -ked and examined as to quality by the order, and se day after day many men are doing this Chof as they are placed in the ear, and put very same thing at least three times a day in the kitchens into the receptacles provided. Everything is then ready There is, however, a t oe of work to be done before the “first call’? is of the Stcten staff. Second astry, puddings, cakes, muffins and peels all vegetables and assists the second cook with the other work; fourth cook is a genoral om man und does the washing of dishes, pots and The fifth cook, cometimes called the pantryman 0; tinea ap ape frui This division of labor permits | ofl tov vertiie y often one kitchen staff in the Canadian car service will turn out nearly 400 meals in one day, os