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SDAY, MAY 25th, 1932

Ten Cents a Month

Dorothy Crowned Abbotsford’s 20th May Queen

mh Glorious sunshine, tempered by boisterous winds, her-
alded Abbotsford’s 20th May Day festival, held yesterday un-

der auspices of the Loyai True

ticipated in by hundreds of happy children
ing to the prevailing holiday spirit was a

_ decorated cars, headed by the
drum band,

During the forenoon, and while the
parade was being assembled, a pro-
gram of sports was run off under the
direction of Wm. Knox, who was as.
sisted by L. Davis.

The parade was organized in front
of the Masonic hall, where a large
‘crowd congregated. Order of the pro-
cession, whicn started at 1 p.m. was:

New Westminster fife and drum
band.

Miss Canada and attendants.

Queen Isabel and attendants.

Queen-elect Dorothy and attendants

Miss Liberty and attendants.

The May Queen of Burnaby and at-
tendants.

Several decorated floats and cars,

Prize winners in the parade were
automobiles of Miss Liberty and Miss

Masters Archie Paton and

Erna Jacobson were awarded the
prizes for decorated bicycles.

The procession wended its way to
the theatre where the coronation ce-
remony was performed and a concert
given at 2 p.m. The stage was beau-
tifully decorated with evergreens and
garlands of flowers, upon which the
throne was set on a dias of mauve,
pink and white. Retiring Queen Isa-
bel and Queen-Elect Dorothy, both
exquisitely gowned, accompanied by
their escorts, were preceded by a bevy
of daintily clad little maids-of-honor,
while the charming little pages com-
pleted the train.

_ Queen Isabel made a_ graceful
speech in retiring and crowned Queen
Dorothy, who r ina

Blue lodge, and joyously par-

and adults. Add-
parade of prettily
New Westminster fife and

The concert program was thorough-
ly enjoyed by a crowded house. Giving
proof of careful training and enter.
tainment ability, the children of the
local district went through their parts
in the pretty ceremony with a most
pleasing precision. Adding to the us-
ual program was the contribution of
children from the Protestant Home,
who won applause with songs and re-
citations.

During the afternoon, Mr. Heron,
president of the Royal Protestant Or-
phanage, addressed the audience, in-
troducing Miss Nicholl, matron of the
Home, also seven of the children. Mr.
Knoll, a director, also gave a brief
address.

Presentations of gifts to the queens
and the children concluded the after-
noon’s entertainment.

Following the concert, the Royal
Party proceeded to the Orange hall,
where a sumptuous banquet was ar-
ranged for them and a number of
friends. Hall decorations were char-
ming in a color scheme of yellow and
white, with yases of blue and white
iris as table embellishments, One
hundred covers were served. Toast-
master was Mr. J. McLean. Twelve vi-
siting queens and their escorts attend-
ede the True Blue May Day festival.

A children’s dance was held after
the banquet.

Setting a precedent for 20 years of
May festivals, the public dance was
held at night in the new Matsqui hall.
This event was generously patronized
by a large number of Abbotsford and

manner.
The chairman ,Mr. J. McLean, then
spoke appropriately.

Rase Theatre

SUMAS, WASH ,

people, the proceeds totalling
almost $300. The floor and orchestra-
tion combined with a sociable gather-
ing made for a most agreeable even-
ing. At request of the large assem-
blage, dancing was continued until
3 o'clock.

Gross proceeds of the festival this
year are expected to aggregate be-
tween $450 and $500,

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
MAY 28 & _

Joan Crawford and
Robert Montgomery

atin

“Letty Lynton’”’

These two popular stars get to-! sertain

gether again in a picture that has]

everything and will hold your at-
tention from the title to the final fade
out.

Laurel and Hardy Comedy:
“ANY OLD PORT”

SPORT REEL

NEWS

B. P. Order of Elks No. 66

- D-A-N-C-E
in the ORANGE HALL, on
SATURDAY, MAY 28"

Amission 35¢ Eyerybody Welcome

AND THEIR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE
= PLEASURE IN INVITING YOU ALL TO THE

Jubilee Hall, Abbotsford, on

Sunday,

_ EVERYBODY WELCOME.

me Oil Distributors, Ltd.

AT 9 P.M. TO HEAR THE
Home Oil Distributors Ltd.

Broadcast Orchestra
LEAD BY

5 CALVIN WINTERS

Teieiet

Hictory Theatre

MISS+ON. CITY, B.C.

SATURDAY, MAY 28—

PAUL LUCAS, DOROTHY JORDAN
CHARLES RUGGLES in

‘The Beloved Bachelor’

A sparkling picture. Excellent en-
pm MN ane

ea any

“MYSTERIOUS MYSTERY”

Comedy

Evening 7.30 & 9.15
Children 20c

Matinee 3 p.m.
Adults 40c

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1—
ZANE GREY’S

“The Rainbow Trail”

George O’Brien in a knock-out
Western. Also—
EDMUND LOWE LOIS MORAN
EL BRENDEL, in

“The Spider”

Don't miss this excellent double pro-
gram.

7.30 & 9.30. Adults 40c; Children 20c

TAKE GREAT

May 29

ADMISSION FREE

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RIDGEDALE

May meeting of the Community Club
was neid at srs. J. Reid's, and took
the form of a social alternoon and
farewell party to Mrs. Edward Farr,
who is leaving this week for England.
Mrs. Gurney presided and musical
numbers were given by Mrs. Wm.
Baynes and the Misses Corinne Flodin
Mary Gurney and Phyllis Anderson.
More than 40 ladies were served tea.
The hostess was assisted by Mrs. b.
Beharrell, Mrs. W. Page, Miss J. Dun-
san and Mrs. R. Macneil.

During the afternoon, Mrs. John
Smitn, in behalf of those present, pre-
sented Mrs. barr with a ieather urav-
elling bag, and little Ruby May Mach-
ell presented a beautiful wouquet.

Mr. and Sirs. tarr came to Matsqui
with their family more than 20 years
ago, and the best wishes of the com-
munity follow them as they return
to reside at their old home in England

The weekly meeting of the C.G.1.T.
was held at tne hail on ‘Uhursday. The
local group expects to be represented
oy three girls at theSenior Girls camp
at Ocean Park and later in the season
to arrange for a camp of the entire
group at White Rock.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sidney of Van-
couver were recent guests of their
daughter, Mrs. Roy Machell.

Mrs. E. Durant and Miss B, Durant
of Vancouver were week-end guests
of Mr. and Mrs. J. Reid.

Mrs. Frank Farley, Miss Helen Far-
ley and Kenneth and Kathrine Farley
spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs,
J. Smith.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Beharrel of
Ladner spent Sunday with re.atives.

Empire Day Sports Winners

The football game between Hunt-
ingon and Clayburn resulted in a
goalless draw. Abbotsford (Skelt-
on’s) softball team nosed out Matsqui
in the last inning to win 2 runs to 1.
Abbotsiord haraball players, witn the
addition of two of tne Sumas team,
defeated the Ladner nine, 9-2 and in
a second game“witn Iraser Cate, tied
z-2. Prize winners in the sports were
as follows:

In all the events for chuldren 6
and under, eyery entrant received a
prize. boys 10 and under—John
Murphy, herbert HullTout, Robert
Lamont. Giris 10 and Hilda

Fraser Valley.”

view of yesterday’s event here.
OI the 1,000 peopie who had a j
lavish.

unctly its own. A crowd of 1,5
at large.

freshment retreats,
Merry-Go-Round And
Punch-And-Judy

Field sports started early on the
Jubilee park, but not before the mer-
ry-go-round had given delight to
scores of chilaren. ‘he contrivance
came into popular use throughout the
whole day, adults too seif-conscious to
enjoy a ride during the day, taxing
continuous whiris in between dancing
in the big hall at night,

‘enac ever-accepadle puppeit show,
sO lauluar to au Uia Cuuntry-vorn

aduis, “uw ueugatiuuy new vo our
wuularen, te fuucnh-andyuuy show,
buve Lrepeaced periovmances, yu pe-

sweeu wiici Was urrivai OL Lue sturdy
sliues vullu Of tne Vaucouver police
force, ‘ine Lielu toon Ou an aspect
mending a Culedoniau tournament
Witn tue Donnyvroo« »air—ana every
voay thorousuiy enjoyed tnis pot
pUurrl OF envertainment |

ewinning ool
vinicitay Upcned

Srief interval was taken to intro-
duce to ine ascemmage Carnival
wueen xillian, Cominissivier weuster
veriormuug UUs Irum tne grand stand,

‘dwards, Betty sibbaid, Naomi Gil-
mour, Boys 12 and under—Murray
#aiston, John Murphy, Billy Herd.
man. Girls 12 and under—Hilda Ed-
wards, Christine DeVries, Hlsa Mc-
Garva. Boys 15 and under L. McKin-
non, red Brunton, C, Gough. Girls
15 and under—Harriet Rollins, Chris-
tine DeVries, Hilda Edwards.

Apple Ducking—J. McConnell, Bill
Watson, C. Gough. Boot and Shoe
Race—Nathan Kunzmann, O,.‘framp,
Stanley Mockford. ‘rhree-Legged
race—Olund and Kemprud, Caider
and Stech, Trento and baxer.~irls
Potato Race—Sally Weinborn, Violet

Ostrom, A. Gledhill.

Boys 100 yds.—Cooper, Klinkhamer
Dunning. Single Ladies’ 75 yds,—
Ruth Colman, Sally weinborn, Maud
McGowan. Boys 220 yds—M. Klink-
hamer, Ken Wright, Eric Dunning.
Boys 440 yd.—Ken Wright, M.
Klinkhamer, Dick Blatchford. Pole
Vauli—Kemprud, Myhre, Olund. High
Jump—Kemprud, Lusk, C. McLean.
Married Ladies—Mrs. Caul, Mrs,
Secho, Mrs. Downs. Thread the
Need-—Saliy Weinborn, A. Gledhill,
C. DeVries. Married Men's Race—F,
Marshall, A. Haddrell, A. Stewart.

PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE

Sunday School .
Morning Worship
Evening Worship

Bring Your Bibles
Friday Young People’s Service 8p.m.
M. C. HENRICHSEN, Pastor

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
Rev. T. 8, Paton, B.A., Minister

Services on Sunday next—
10 a.m.—Sunday School and "Teen Age
Classes.

11 a.m.—Special Object Sermon to
the Boy Scouts entitled “Traps,”

8 p.m.—Service in St. Paul’s Church
Huntingdgn,
7.30 p.m.—Subject: “The Ways of
God's Concealement,”

Auction Sale

Under instructions from various
people of the district, we will sell by
Public Auction, at the

ABBOTSFORD AUCTION MART

Saturday, May 28th

at 1.30 p.m.

the following:

1 Holstein grade, 6 years old Aug,
20; due to freshen June 13; 50-Ibs,

1 Holstein grade, 9 years old, due to
freshen June 7; 55-lbs.

1 Purebred Holstein, 6 years, fresh 4

months, bred April 17; No. 183625.

1 Jersey grade, 6 years, to freshen
June 15; 35-lbs. test 5.8,

8 Two-year old Jersey grade Heifers

1 fresh one week, calf at foot; 1
fresh three weeks; 1 milking since
Jan. due to freshen Jan. 1,

2 eed

5 pigs 7 weeks old.

1 team Geldings, well-mated sna
broken.

1 Bain Wagon; 1 set Doubleiagr-
ness; 1 Cable Hand Line; 1 40\ige
Incubator; 2 Sol Hot Brooders; 42 Se!

mea vy Comm a Gils
mour una Coults, Mr. yevster then
jeau Lue Crowd to the al Iresco swim-
uung pvuvl, whico was .ormally
Opeued to the pupuc, ‘che Viuage
Councl was nearuly cheered by an
uppreciauve gutnermg of adults and
youngsters. «aS tne first municipal
poo. in the Vauey, Abbotsfora’s eriort
48 a Clean, Waite Concrete tank of am.
pie dimensions, full of ciear water,
und equipped witn shower and dres-
SiMB-Tovi 1aCalluies, Witn a suady set-
ung of mapie trees,

Nickel Harvest Reaped By
Concession Suills

During the day a continuous pro-
gram or tieid sports was run, with
sottvall, basevali and football games,
and something 10 amuse young or oid
every minute of the time. vonces-

‘1,500 Crowd At Jubilee Park Celebration

“Best Victoria Day celebration in recent years, and one
of the most enjoyable I’ve ever attended ina country district
—a credit to what is now admitted to be the livest town in the

Thus a leading Coast citizen states to The News his

His opinion, shared by most
olly time in the park, is not too

As an example of wnat a small town, by dint of co-
operative eftort— plus plentyof advertising — may accom-
push, the observat:on of #mpire Day was here in a class dis-

0Q on the grounds means 2,000

‘the dance at night drew a 1000-crowd in the big
hall. he Association’s casn register rung up $1,200 before
the night was out. Someone page Old Man Depression ! a

While Jubilee park was focal point for the Empire Day celebration,
the gay crowds overflowed the grounds and surged over the town, where
they found flag-lined streets, bunting *
and interlude diversity at concerts, parades, religious congresses and

flying, bands playing, happy throngs
re.

ton, first prize to Miss Coutts, and the
second prize to Miss Margaret Sterling
who came a comparatively close se-
cond with 13,800 votes. The six young
ladies, entrants in the contest, were
then introduced as: -

Queen Lillian, sponsored by St. An-
drew’s & Caledonian Society.

Miss Margaret Sterling, sponsored
by the Village of Abbotsford.

Miss Eva Chase, sponsored by Kil-
gard district.

(Continued on Back Page)

Mr. and Mrs. J. McLelland and
Mr. L. Farrow of Vancouver render-
ed sacred music at the evening ser-
vice last Sunday at the Trinity United
Church, -Mr. W. Reid of Vancouver
gave a brief address at the service.

Matsqui Hall Associftion
GRAND OPENING

Summer Dances

in MATSQUI HALL on
FRIDAY, JUNE 10”

Dance every Tuesday and Friday
during summer

HARMANIACS ORCHESTRA
Dancing

Admission 35¢ 9-1

A.-S,-M. Branch No, 15
Abbotsford, B.C.

Social Club Rooms
(Open Dailyex. Sanday).
All Veterans Welcome
T. BENNETT, Pres.
J. T. MAWSON, Sec.

Meetings upon First
Thursdays in month

\ — is
RNA DIAg,
LEGIONS

Sion stalls inctuded the usual h i
housie, bottie shy, and various games
orf chance—to use the legal pnraseo-
logy (no, not crown and anchor).
—ice creamo, soit drinks anw so on.
that the bauyhoo men of these ven-
cures were guiletul in the art of ex-
tracting “chicken-feed” from the pub.
he is evidencea by the yauit tun of
Sliver currency in the Bank of Com-
merce this morning. Sales of these
nickle indigestibies amounted to $200
at one of ine stalls we are told. Such
activity unfortunately took its toll of
a few of tne terpischorean hierarchy,
whose prancing on the dance fioor
at night lackea its usual gusto,

Huge Crowd Takes To
WMancing At Night

Which leads to the crowning finis
of the day. Never did Jubilee Hall, so
appailugiy spacious on most social
, 1OOK sO ed. Until
midnight there was comfortable danc-
ing room, provided the floor was tak-
en in-relays, But when the dutiful
couples observed the required etiquet-
te after the feasting interlude, the
floor became a milling tangle of legs,
While no exact figures of the var-
jous efforts of the day are yet given
out, the estimated dance proceeus of
over six hundred dojlars will indicate
the attendance. Much work had been
done to decorated the hail and pre-
pare the floor, and these combined
With an adequate orchestra to give
pleasure to the patrons,

Carnival Queen Contestants
Collect $360 For Dance ‘Lickets

In tone with the evening was the
coronation of Carnival Queen Lillian
who topped the ticket-selling contest
with 13,600 votes. The coronet was
bestowed upon Lillian by Miss Mar-
garet Wattie, retiring queen, whom, by
coincidence was similarly crowned by
Lillian four years ago when the Cal-
edonian lassie was Abbotsford's reign
ing May Queen. The two cash prizes
were then awarded by Manager Plax-

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
10 a.m.—Sunday School.
11 a.m.—N. Y. P. S.
7.30 p.m.—Evening Worship
Midweek prayer and pry
Wednesday 7.30 p.m, 3
Y.P. meeting F)
ev. C,

Spreaders; 1 No. 21 Massey Plo
Box and Tools;
and Mattress,
1 Logging Chain

1 Sewing Machine
good condition.

1 Dropside Begteough
lan is av:

(Minnesota) in

Terms Cash, sreat Britain a

ABBOTSFORD BROKERAGE 2
REALTY Oc ‘ioncers

Logging Chain; Logging Tongs; iestoitied

ce¥lent
oo equal to

Silverware
Cut Glass
Jewelry
Timepieces
J: €. TUCKER

WATCH & CLOCK REPAIRS.—Bring
in that watch or clock for spring ov-
erhaul s and Gram. Records.

MANN BLDG. ABBOTSFORD

I. N. ARMSTRONG
Plumber
and

Tinsmith

REPAIRING PROMPTLY DONE

Quick Service on Range Boiler
Connections, etc.

7AMB BREEDERS FORM CLUB
| Initial organization of the B. C,
| Game Bird Breeders’ Association was
proceeded with a meeting held in

Copping hall Ue SE
Frith occupied the chair and Mr. G. H,
Rannie wi Y pro. tem. It was

a brief question-
naire mr ive to number of breeders
each licensed operator had, and to call
another meeting for Thursday, June 2
at $3 p.m. in the same hall,

decided

JEAN M’GARVA MARRIED

Marriage.—In Bellingham on Satur-
day, y 21, George key, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F iskey,, Delair
road, to MeGarva, eldest

Miss Jean
daughter of the ls
and Mrs. J. &

ate Andrew McGarva
hlock, of Musselwhite,

Mr. Lester a and Miss Rita
PMcGarva supported at the ceremony.
he young couple will reside near

Vedder Crossing, where the groom is
employed by a logging company.

Among erstwhile citizens of Abbots-
ford, “out” for Empire Day were F, J.
R .Whitchelo, Dr. and Mrs. Wood, H.
F. Thorn and family, T. Irvine, J. Me-
Gowan, Rev: Edwards, G. Gleason,
M. Morley,. Mrs. Bedlow and chil-
dren—they yet have a warm spot in
their hearts for the old town.

Born—to Mr. and Mrs. W. Phil-
lips, Abbotsford, in the M, S. A. hos-
pital on Friday, May 20, a daughter,

Born—to Mr, and Mrs. W. Finlay,
Mt. Lehman, in the M, § .A. hospital
on Friday, May 20, a daughter.

Mrs. W. Little visited friends in
Vancouver for a few days last week.

Langley Council is to make its mun-
icipal loans from residents of the
municipality this year, it is announced
in last week’s Advance,

FIRST-CLASS

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AND SEAMSTRESS

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Lower Sumas Rd. South of Abbotsford

ANNOUNCEMENT,

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battery-charger and are able to
take care of your battery needs

BATTERIES.
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We are also able to make com-
petent auto,truck and tractor
repairs at very reasonable rates

CANAL GARAGE

SUMAS PUMP STATION
J. LUYAT Phone 5927

cut 25 per cent
for immediate sale
Cushions, reg. $1.95 for 51.50
Bed Lamps, 2 only, spec. ‘450
Radio Lamp, 16g }24) 12.25
Bridge Lamp

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