ie TIS Abbotsford, Sumas and Matsqui News ‘DALE, MT. LEHMAN, HUNTINGDON, UPPER SUM. Seventh Year. No. 17. THOROUGH CIRCULATION IN ABBOTSFORD, MATSQUI, CLAYBURN, GIFFORD, RIDGE! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1929 Subscription: $1.50 a Year in Canada ‘AS PRAIRIE, KILGARD, STRAITON, BRADNER AND THE TRIBUTARY DISTRICT ___—_———_~ Single Copy Five Cents sin HIGH SCHOOLS HOLD FIRST FIELD DAY AT GIFFORD The Matsqui-Abbotsford-Mission In- ter-High Schools first annual field any, held at Gifford fair grounds last Pri- Gay, Was & sooess in point of atten- dance, in the ability of contestants, and in general enthus Were present, also a substantial repre- sentation from the teaching staffs, Prize winners were as follows: Boys events.—100 yards: ist, J Simp- S0n, Mission; 2nd, V. Okulitch, Abbots- ford. at _ H. Walker, Ab- . R. Kerr, Matsqui; Yards, ist, J. Simpson, Mheten' ond, a. Wahlman, Abbotsford. 880 yards, 1st S. Miles, Mission; 2nd, H. Walker, Ab- tsford. 1 mile: R. Kerr, Matsqui; satin Beard, Abbotsford. lay: Abbotsford—R. Webster, V. Okulitch, L. Bates, H. Walker, ray High Jump.—J. Virtue, Matsqui, 5ft- Xin. (ist); — Kemprud, Matsqui and R. Webster, Abbotsford, equal (2nd). here ae eee Simpson, Mission, -in. Gist); V. Okuli' - ly uliteh, Abobts Football kick—J. Virtue, Matsqui, 148-ft, 11-in cist); J. Alans 1 ae son, Mission wean Events— yards,—Ist; A. Gustufson, Matsqui 2nd—K. Wilson, Mission. 220 see 'T. Sheeley, Mission; A. Gustufson, Mats ~qui; high jump—B. Adams, Matsqui 4-1t. 5-in. (ist); A. Gustufson, 2nd. Relay.—Matsqui (ist); Mission (2nd). Baseball throw.—L. Kennedy, Mis- sion 172 ft. 5-in( Ist); — Ebbeson, Matsqui (2nd). Winner of boys cup: J. Simpson, Mis- sion, 16 points; girls’ cup, A. Gustufson, Matsqui 11 points, School cup, Mats~ gui 55 points, SAFEWAYS OPENING HERE ON SATURDAY, MAY 4 Moving of Mr. Polson’s grocery stock Into the Gaisley block was effected last week without any cessation of business and announcement is made that Mr. Polson’s business has been acquired by big chain grocery concern, and will be formally opened on Saturday, May 4 as “Safeways, Limited.” Safeway Stores are part of a large international chain of food stores, with the Canadian head office in Winnipeg. ‘This firm purchased out the entire chain of Kirkham Groceterias in Van- couver, where they now have about 40 stores and markets, and also operate @ large mail order business throughout the province. Their stores are general food markets, handling groceries, meats fruits, vegetables and staples. It is the announced policy of Safe- Way Stores, Ltd. to employ local men ‘as much as possible, and to feature lo- cal products, those made in B.C. par- ticularly. Mr. Polson is remaining in Abbtosford as manager of the local Safeway store. tt THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEET- ING OF THE LOCAL EGG POOL will be held in the Parish Hall on FRIDAY, APRIL 26th, at 8 p.m. More than $60 has already been rais- ed by members of Aldergrove B.P.OE, towards preparing a lawn bowling green at Aldergrove. ¢ Don’t forget the flower show at Bradner-on Saturday, April 27th. Mr. and Mrs, Mouldy had as their guests over the week-end Mr. Mouldys, sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Grothe and son Reginald of Seattle. The Sun-Bath — Shower-Bath Limited . « Oooo J baer! 4 DOOU CED USUuUu ia} IGH officials of the Canadian Pacific were much relieved when Dr. Ernest French, the Harley Street specialist, refuted the statement originating in London to the effect that mustard plasters were as beneficial as ultra-violet rays. During a long winter the Company has been engaged in building for use on the ‘Trans-Canada special Solarium-Lounge cars equipped with “vita glass” windows which will admit the most beneficial sun-rays. . It almost came to the question of whether the Company would scrap the new equipment and issue plasters to its patrons. "The new cars, designed for the rear end of the limited trains, will be the most magnificent cars ever to be used on a non-premium train onthe continent. Given over entirely to the free use of the passenger, the lounge cars, besides the Solarfum feature, have the added attrac- tion of bath-rooms for men and women, completely and lavishly ABBOTSFORD equipped, separate lounge and smoking rooms, a buffet and a large observation room with tapestry covered chairs, divans and settees. There are, of course, ample writing faciliies and a small library, The sleeping cars designed for this train are also “different”. Finished in brown, @ color noteowhich is carried out In the upholstery, curtains and carpets, these cars contain in addition to the usual public space, two compartments, a drawing room and eight sections Each section, as will be seen from the illustration above, is separated from its neighbour by a permanent head-board, which gives an added degree of privacy to the occupant. With the locomotive, and complete with every modern comfort and safety appliance and device, the new Trans-Canada trains each represent an investment of well over a million dollars. — Argosies of Magic Sails The Abbotsford Hardware & Sport- Ing Goods store, opposite the postoffice opened to the public on Saturday last, with Mr. W. B. Jagoe in charge. Ab- botsford's new hardware man expected to open a week previously, but the occupant of the store, Mr. Polson, was unable to move into the Gaisley block as anticipated. “Vancouver prices” and a wide stock of general hardware, builders’ supplies paints, and varnishes of a high quality are offered by the new firm, with 2 practical experience of many years with Marshall, Wells Co.,, Tisdall's and Lisle Praser to direct purchasers into a sel- ection of goods suited to their require- ments. Mr. Daly of the Mill store, is @ partner in this venture, and extends use of his delivery service. . Fred Carmichael had his car badly damaged on Sunday evening on his way into Mission, when he was struck head-on by a truck at the north approach to the bridge. The touring car with five occupants had just near- ed the narrow entrance to the bridge proper, when a truck driven by a Jap came swiftly up the incline and onto the bridge striking the north bound car before the driver had a chance of avoiding an accident. The passengers in both care escaped injury, The selected grades of tobacco which were cured here this winter under Mr. Behrner for the Hungarian coleny, have been taken to Vancouver, to be cut, blended and packec. Mrs. Downie spent a few days in Vancouver last week. A pleasant time was enjoyed at the True Blue whist drive on Saturday evening. The attendance was very good and about $7.50 cleared for the May Day funds. The final game of the series will be held on Saturday, May 4th, when it ts hoped a sufficient sum will have been raised to considerably assist in the celebration expenses. Airway, “For I dipt iato-thé future, far as human eye could gee, Saw the vision of the world, and all the wonder that would be; Saw the heavens filled with commerce, argosies of magic sails, Pilots of the purple twilight, dropping down with costly bales;"” ‘As he watched the very recent departure of the first airplane to take off on the regular daily express service between Toronto, Montreal and New York, T. DP. McDonnell, president and general man- ager of the Canadian Pacifico Express Company thought that in these lines, Tennyson had envisioned the present age, when “winged messengers of peace and commerce cross the imaginary line unchalleng- ed”. T. E. McDonnell himself has a vision of the future when the ie a public will eG “Bug” Bear was the first shipment to be handled by the Canadian Pacific Express Company over the Montreal-New York The general view 1s of the St. Hubert airport, Montreal, showing some of the planes engaged in air transport. Inset is a close up of one of the cabin monoplanes more generally used, - EZ at a time when air events and features are filling the columns of the daily press are not without interest. “Aviation as d factor in commercial trans- portation has arrived and henceforth must reckoned with on that basis” Mr, Beatty recently stated. “We haye watched its development with keen interest, and while it is not possible clearly to see just in what direction or how far progress may be effected in the near future, it has already, taken its place as one of the major transport agen- cies. Whatever may happen in the distant future, it seems to mo that at the present time there {s little or no prospect of aylation assuming a serious- ly competitive attitude towards present day modes of transport. It is rather as an auxiliary service to railroads and steamships that it is likely to func- tlor fo: some time to come. The Canadian Pacific, he added has already recognised this fact by the ind have a greater “air mindedness” and the service which his Company has pioneered will have devel- oped into an economic factor of tremendous propor- tions. To just what proportions the air express service will be developed immediately Mr. McDon- nell would not commit himself, but “air transporta- tion must be seriously taken into account if one would keep abreast of the times” he said. At present regular air express service is maintained by the Canadian Pacific between Rimouski, Que- bec, Montreal, New York, Ottawa and Toronto in the east and Winnipeg and Calgary in the west, and iste Toutes are very much appreciated and patron- ‘The views of the president of the Canadian Pacltte in conjunction with the Government Mail service, of an alr express seryice and upon the success of this service will hang futuns develop- ments as far as this Company is concerned. In this connection, as throughout its history, the Canadian Pacific 1s doing a pionees' work in Canada, We are closely watching the deyelopment of ayiation in the belief that Canada with its widely scattered centres of population offers a particularly promising fleld for its employment.” Air transport {s,‘of course, faster than any other and although the dare deviltry of some reckless, stuating pilot resulting in injury and loss of life has earned front page prominence on occasion, it is safer than automobile transport. e “Argosies of magic sails” is not a distant vision. MOONLIGHT PLOWING UNDER- WAY ON SUMAS LAKE LANDS No time is being wasted as this sea- son by those farmers who are renting Sumas lake lands under an agrépment with Sumas Commissioners, tractors plowing all night during the past few moonlit nights, in an effort to get every acre possible under seed. Several sugar beet growers are now making overtures to the Sumas Com- missioners with a view to taking dver land to raise crops for the Bellingham refinery. Everything is spring bustle and ac- tivity at the hop fields, a force of about 90 men being engaged hoeing the yards and repairing the trellises. The vines have survived the winter very well, and hopes are buoyant with the yard ma- nagement that something better than a half-crop, last year's yield, will be their reward for the 1929 season’s work. Mr. McCabe of Vancouver, is the new accountant, succeeding Mr, Barry, who attended to this work last year, while Mr. Ord will again actively manage all growing operations of the Canadian Hop Company. The acreage, which to- tals 600, will not be extended this year, but more buildings will be erected later in the season. Several Hungarians have recently ar- rived at the Sumas colony from Al- berta, and have taken over 40 acres of land which they will cultivate to sugar Earl Roberts entertained a number of little friends at a birthday party on Saturday last, when games, singing and refreshments made for a happy after- noon. SPLAY MAY GIVE FLYING DIS) “HERE AT MAY DAY FIESTA Proprietors of Sumas Aviation School mittee with a reques ing exhibition be given Faaee a k on May 24, and a Tat be effected with the Customs, novelty may be added to the PD Other plans discussed La mated {f the committee preparations for housie-housie, hot dog and similar side-attractions. Her for school children, concert, dances am items are all being renee al Some discussion arose an admission charge w mies and that the expense dance, cos~ tumes and other costs must be met jn some way. One of the best pi yet given is promised by ——— M.S. A. Hospital Notes Mrs, Green is in the M. 8. A. 50s pital for treatment broken George Downie sustained & arm while playing near his home last Friday. Mr. David Walker of Abbotsford 19 taking treatment in the M. 8. A. hos- pital. Mrs. Rowles is taking treatment in the M. 8. A. hospital. Baby Allard is in the M. S.° A. pital for treatment. hos- in The Atangard Barber Shop is now charge of Mr. Joe Scrod, formerly of the Fashion Barber Shop, Vancouver. Mr. Fred Culliton is erecting a small house upon the three acres of land he owns on McKenzie road, opposite the Roberts residence. Mr. Scrod is an expert at his work, and offers patrons the latest, and best In | tonsorial treatment. H. L. Atkins Ww. S, Gardiner Courtesy wy Comfort HOTEL ATANGARD Modern, Eff! Ci Hotel— Reasonable Rates All that Modern Appointments in Every Room. You will Enjoy Your Meals at the Atangard Dine Out 0 ‘We Cater to Parties and Families. Clean, e Kitchen, a Pleasingly-A Dining Room, Courteous, Pleasant Table Service, Nicely-Cooked Delicious Meals—at the popular prices. Telephone 100, ABBOTSFORD, B.C. tie up your capital in heavy stocks of good=? RIAL jes Capeeay ‘Stock is left on the merchan catzy your stock—that’s what he's there for. es By using the parcel express service the big bine passenger coaches you can replenish your stock, ordecing new goods quickly from the large centres when needed. Extra released from heavy stocks can be utilized in other ways for developing your business. yous