es Abbotsford, Sumas & Matsqui News 15th YEAR. NO. 24. 2,200 Families Read The News WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23rd, 1937 88% Coverage of District TEN CENTS A MONTH President M. Pihl Host To Board of Trade Members In a beautiful setting of tall trees and sweet-scented flowers, the mem- bers of the Abbotsford and District Board o Trade held its monthly meeting at the home of President Morris Pihl, Monday evening, when between thirty and forty enjoyed: the kind and generous hospitality of Dau bury farm. Mr. Pihl had made ela- borate preparations and the warmth and radiance of his greeting was felt by all. Shortly after eight o'clock the meeting was started and conduct- ed in the usual form with a number of matters, pretaining mostly to traf- fic and road conditions disposed of. In this connection it was thought by Some that no move had been made to rectify the error at the intersection of Pine and Gladys streets, where grading has left the sidewalk at an elevation of six feet above the level of the street. It was, however, poinr- ed out that government officials had shown some interest in the matter and were much inclined to remove this hazard at an early date. When this is done, there is some likelihood that the sidewalk on the side of the Ma- sonic hall be brought down to the level or near the level of the street and a retaining wall built to pre- vent any falling of earth in the vici- nity. “Stop” and “Slow” signs will also be placed in conspicuous places. With this information the meeting a- greed it unwise to annoy government officials further at this time. The meeting was also unanimous in having proper direction and slow signs at the intersection near the Atangard hotel. It was agreed that a speed limit of twenty five miles an hour through the town of Abbotsford should be recommended to the proper} authorities with a suggestion that the} information be made known to motor vehicle drivers, Some criticism was levelled at those responsible for commencing the grade for sidewalk along the Yale road, west of Abbotsford and leaving con- ditions there far worse than before) the work was started; besides, the meeting could not see any wisdom in having the walk built along the south | side of the highway at a distance of | several blocks and then confine the} work to the north side, This makes} it necessary for anyone using the new grade or present marking for side- walk to cross and recross the high-! way—a dangerous risk which the! townsfolk and neighboring residents | hed to eliminate when a sidewalk first discussed. The proposed work will not be satisfactory unless the walk is extended along one side of the highway and given-a smooth and hard surface. The matter of platform scales planned some months ago will be fur- ther taken up with the Brackman- Ker Milling Company. In discussing the inconvenience at which taxpayers are placed when they are late in making payments, there was a feeling that experienced muni- cip. officials know better how to deal with this than did those who had really but very limited know- ledge of the whole facts. This was the attitude of some members when others decried the fact that delin- quent taxpayers were subject to a ten percent penalty as well as having (Continued Flag Day Held at Poplar Plag Day at Poplar on Friday, June 18th proved most suecessful in spite of rain and a very pleasing progam was rendered. Mr, G. L. Pratt raised the flag, which was donated by the Depart- ment of Agriculture to the Institutes. Mr. Pratt then addressed the boys and girls on the significance of the flag. Other speakers were Rev. Hen- derson of Abbotsford Anglican church Reeve (George Cruickshank of Mats- on Inside page) qui, Dr. Plenderleith and N. S. Hill- Tout Dr. Plenderleith spoke on the Ed of British Columbia in plo- and he stressed the disad suffered in this regard by early settlers. Miss Evelyn Hay also gave her essay *-To The Empire’. vantages True Blues Unveil Banner A large crowd attended the un- veiling of the new L. T. B. banner, Tuesday evening, at the Orange hall. Among those present were several friends from Vancouver. On the pro- several enjoyable num- £ m were be! including accordion solo, Mr. Greyell; vocal solos, Effie Roberts and Ralph Bury; tap dancing by Ef- arl Roberts. Short address- es were given by Mr. J. McLean; Mrs. Berry, W. M. of the L. O. B. A.; Mr. County Master of the L. O. L.: Rober charter member of . 244, vaterston, who is leavine ehnessy military hospi- tal this week, was presented with a gift from friends among the members Mrs. Giddens of Vancouver, who un- veiled the banner. also made a shore address This new banner replaces the one destroyed in the fire a few Pars AZO. 1 Mrs. Harr in the M.-S h. a son. hanks of Clayburn and friends in On- stern States. Stuart . hoes- Born—To Mr. of Sumas Prati pita] on June Mr. A is visiting relati tario and the Cruic Of the 3,000 languages and dialects in the world spoken, written and printed, 0,000,000 people use Eng- lish while 120,000,000 use French, 110,000,000 use German, and 000,- 000 use Spanish. (Most of the other languages are used locally or in re- stricted areas. The Abbotsford Senior Lacrosse team is scheduled to play a team at White Rock this Sunday, weather BAGS TWO LARGE COUGARS Two large adult cougars were Kill- ed near Davis lake north of Mission by Game Warden George Williams last Saturday. The animals, a fully- grown male and a female, measured six feet eight inches each from nose to tip of tail, and tally the third pair bagged by the loca] warden within the past two or three years, Williams was phoned last Friday by Scotty McKay, who lives 16 miles distant from Mission, that cougars had killed two of his goats. When the warden arrivéd with his dogs at dawn on Saturday, McKay showed him the place where he had seen a cougar eating one of the goats. The dogs immediately got the scent, the elder, a 12-year-old bloodhound, tree- ing the male cougar within an hour. The warden brought it down with a shot through its head. In the meantime his other dog, a three-year-old Kentucky Bluetick, was harrying the female cougar half a mile away, That animal also took to a tree, and when the warden ap- proached was crouching flat against a limb and snarling at the dog. A! well-aimed bullet also finished that creature's deer-killing career, its sto- mach disclosing evidence of its ap- petite for that kind of meat. Game Warden Williams is no no- vice as a cougar-hunter, having made that job an important part of his du- ties while stationed in northern Van- couver Island. He was successful in bagging two of the big cats near the fish hatchery at Cultus Lake last year and soon afterwards accounted for another pair at McConnell Flats, near Stave Lake. Although the bounty is $20 for each animal ,as a’ warden he receives none. The pelts have no commercial value. CLAYBURN Miss L. Ball of Vancouver is the guest of her parents, Mr .and Mrs. J. W. Ball. Mrs. J. Brown and small daughtei of Penticton are the guests of Mr, and Mrs. T. F. Seldon. , Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick have re- turned from Vancuover, where they spent a week as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warren, Maryin Ruthig, who is employed at the Walters shingle mill, sustained a painful injury early on Saturday morning when a shingle saw whier he was operating, weighing 150 -lbs., dropped on his foot. He was remoy- ed to the M.-S.-A. hospital. Mrs. J; Keith and Miss Margaet Keith of Vancouver were the guests of Mr .and Mrs. K. Gillies over the week-end. Workmen are demolishing the re- maining parts of the Clayburn brick works. All metal parts are beins shipped into Vancouver to be scrap- ped, SUMAS AGRICULTURAL HALL CROWDED AT BENEFIT DANCD There are dances and dances, but when Sumas old-timers give a dance it becomes an eyent., Last Friday the Sumas Prairie community thronged to the renovated agricultural hall for a good time, and a good time it was, ith old-time neces and a famous “caller” well as the modern steps. The door receipts of $260 will indi- eate the size of the crowd—the lar- gest ever to assemble in the agricul- tural hall Lobban Sisters orchestra and the spic-and-span hall interior and good floor did not detract from the enjoyment of all present. And, a further satisfaction was in the pur. pose of the evyent—to financial) ist one of Sumas’ most publi farmers, whose cevious illness places his young family in need of neighbor- ly aid. Plans Completed For Matsqui Municipality's Basket Picnic Matsqui municipality’s basket pic- nic, instituted nearly fifty years ago, and revived latterly by Reeve Cruick- shank and the Matsqui council is fast attaining the popularity it held in the early days, Arrangements for this year’s event, to be held on the municipal grounds, Mt. Lehman, on July 1, were complet- ed at a meeting held last week by the reeve and councillors. Represent- atives were present from the Peard- onville Live Y's, Pine Grove Commun- ity Club, Poplar W. I., Aberdeen Community Club and Mt. Lehman church W. A. and it was decided to allow all organizations represented to have a concession on the gruonds, Miss E. Carlson, principal of the Matsqui school, reported that a silver cup, previously won by the Matsqui pupils, would be donated for compet- ition once more. It wil be re-engraved and presented to the school gaining the highest aggregate number of points. Two other cups wil be com- peted for in sports, one given by the Bradner Community Club and the other by Dr. Plenderleith. Councillor J. Simpson was appoint- ed conyener of the sports committee and Mr. J. Aitken delegated as an- nouncer, The affair will be financed by a cash grant from the council and by cash donations from residents of the municipality. Free ice cream will be distributed to the children. Two local men were each fined $10 and costs in .the Abbotsford police court last week. They were charged with driving to the common dangé There have heen several prosecu- tions for speeding through the school zone on Abbotsford and Mission high- ways. TENDERS TENDERS are invited for repairs, painting, etc., of the Aldergrove Ag- ricultural and Community Hall. Particulars can be obtained from the Secretary, Frank Eve, Aldergrove Tenders to be received by Thursday, July 1st; lowest or any tender not ne- permitting. cessarily accepted, | Happenings In and Around Abbotsford Kenneth Plowright and Vic. Heller spent the week-end in Port Alberni. (Miss Agnes Macphail of New West minster visited friends in the district this week. F. Carmichael is absent from his duties at the meat department of the Safeway Stores, spending a holiday motoring in the Western States. Dorothy Davis observed her 15th birthday last Saturday, when neigh- boring children were her guests at a party. Mr. J. Grey, who is a patient in the Shaughnessy Military hospital is Progressing favorably after his re- cent operation, If the weather is ot suitable for a gathering outdoors, the strawberry social by United church, Sat- urday evening, will be held in tne ehureh hall . On Friday evening, at the schoo. auditorium, a tablet in honor of the late Mr. Sheffield will be presentew by the reeve and council of Matsqui municipality. The schools close for the summer holidays on Wednesday next, most pupils will be sorry to learn this; that is, they will be sorry that the schools do not close earlier. Mrs. BE, A. Woods spent the week- end with her daughter, Mrs. A. Neil- son of Vancouver, where she attend- ed the christening of her infant grand-daughter, Carol Ann Neilson. Mr. George Warren, editor of a newspaper at Shelton, Wash., was an Abbotsford visitor last weekend. He is staying for a holiday with his aunt, ‘Mrs. Sweatman, at Agassiz, Arrangements have been made that during the schoo] holidays Miss Miles and Miss Arnotld will take their vacations, the former during the month of July and Miss Arnould will be holidaying during August Donald Lambert, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Lambert, Abbotsford, last week jJassed the required physical ex- amination for entry into the Air Force and will go to the East at once for three years training in wireless oper- ating. ' The high school gymnastic display given by the Abbotsford class at Langley last evening is to be repeated at M ion Legion Hall tomorrow ev- ening. Ernest Grant, of Vancouver Playground Association, will be as sistant director, A farewell party, was given Mr. and Mrs. Byatt and family on Mon- day evening in the Mens’ Club hah, where a number of friends gathered together to wish them the best of success at their new home in Courte-| to Mrs, Beatty, and Miss M. Finlay; nay, on Vancouver Island, where Constable Watson, R.C. M.P., has returned from a vacation in Eastern Canada, Miss Gladys White has -taken a position in Nelson's electrical supp- ly store. Mr. G. Buckerigge of West Van- couver was the guest of Mr D. Mc- Callum for a few days this week. J. BE, Brown, of Whitlash, Mont., is guest at the home of his brother, L. L. Brown, Abbotsford Fur Farm, Yale road, Mr. and Mrs. E. Mutz and child- ren of Vancouver visited the latters parents Mr. and Mrs. M. Durham on Sunday. Joe Leary and his brother Jim of Chilliwack have gone to Vancouver Island, where they will seek employ- ment in a lumber mill near Duncan, Mr Angus Campbell, returned sevy- eral days ago from Alberta, where he has purchased a car load of choice Hereford cattle to add to his herd at the farm on Sumas Prairie An attendance of over 100 heara the lecture given under auspices of the British Israel Society, by Rev. Clem Davis, D.D. in the Orange hall on Monday evening. If the weather is not favorable for an outdoor gathering the strawberry festival planned by the United Church for Saturday will be held in the church hall. : Doctor Penderleith left Monday for St. John, New Brunswick, where he intends remaining for six weeks but will not be returning to Abbotsford until August 12th. Thé strawberry social, planned by members of St. Matthew's ghurch, which wag to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. West, has been post- poned until better weather. Robert Grafton Henderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Henderson was christened in a service at his home by Rev. R. Moses, Monday evening. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hen- derson of Chilliwack were present. Some effective improvements are being made to the entrance of Hen- derson’s Funeral Home, which will add considerably to the appearance of the premises. Mr. Robertsen ur Chilliwack is making the changes. Dr. Burtt Dunham, of Nelson is vi- siting his parents here for a short holiday. Dr. Dunham has many friends there, some of whom will re- member him as Dr. Me Diarmid’s as- sistant over a year ago. A most enjoyable card party was held after the regular meeting of the} O.E.S,; last Thursday night. Seven tables were played, with prizes going consolations were won by Mrs. Mc-} Constable Byatt has been tee LE Beth and Mr. D. Stein. Members of Vancouver Natural History Society Admire Flora of Sumas Mt.; Visit Lost Lake On Sunday upwards of thirty mem-j bers of the Vancouver Natural His- tory Society journeyed out to enj the beauties of Sumas Mt. Charter ing a bus owned and operated by Mr. Edmund Neville of Vancouver - to- gether with several private cars. The party left aVncouver at 7 a.m., arriv- ing at Ridgedale around § o'clock, where they proceeded up the moun- tain on foot. After a brief visit spent With Mr. and Mrs. Keleher. Mr. Kel- leher joined the party as guide and led them up the trail to A few of the less energetic decided to stay with Mrs. Kelleher and en- joy the beauties of the flora on the lower levels. The recent rains had somewhat marred the appearance of the flowers, but what they had lost Was made up in the luxuriant growth of ferns, and many exclamations of deljght were heard as some members discovered a clump of graceful maid- enhair. The members who climbed to the top had much to tell of the wonder- ful view seen from the look-out and all agreed the stiff climb was well worth while. Towards evening the descent was made. One group being entertained by Mrs. Kelleher, another by Mrs. John Smith, after which the returned to Vancouver. Tired, yes—but thoroughly satis- fied with an enjoyable day spent in Tl ooking ()ne’s [Pest For those important occasions when you must look your best —let us make certain of your appearance. Why not let us begin emphasizing your charm today? Marigold # Beauty Shoppe (Charlotte Luise Stewart) The News Ruilding Phone 107 Lost Lake, | party | SUMAS DISTRICT Constable Gauld of the B.C. Police, who has been transferred from Sumas to Sidney, V. visited friends here last week. Ted Hendrickson, Sumas jeweler, and George Bishop have gone East to attend the annual “homecoming” ce- lebration in Spring Grove, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rippon and son and daughter attended the Port- land Rose Festival last week, where Mr. Rippon judged some of the ex- hibits. Farmers are the hea total loss fields by naturally worried by rains, which haye caused of cut hay and threaten oat excess of standing water. Sudden hot weather before the fields drain will “scald” the grain crops. Game Warden Williams bagged a coyote and two ‘foxes in the district ently, The animals destroy game birds. ELI KEEPING There passed away at St. Mary's hospital, New Westminster, Sunday last, Mr. Bli Keeping, in his seventy third year. The late Mr. Keeping was known to a large number in this district, For several years he farmed at Straiton, moved to Burnaby about eight years ago. Before coming to this part of British Columbia, the decease1 farm- ed near Winnipeg in Manitoba, where he arrived as a young man from his home in England. Mr. Keeping was ill for only about two weeks. Mrs. Keeping predeceas ed him about fourteen years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Blanch of Kilgard and Mrs. Knott of New Westminster; also three sons, Charlie of Kilgard, Arthur of Sumas Prairic and Mark of Britannia Beach. The funeral was held Tuesday af- ternoon from Henderson's Funeral Home, Abbotsford. Interment was made in Musselwhite cemetery. Rev. PD. Donaldson officiated. RIDGEDALE Jaunita Faulk is recovering after an attach of Scarlet fever. Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Adams left here recently to reside in Abbotsford. Mrs. Mailes and Mrs. Eneson have returned after a trip to Port Alber- ni. Mrs. W. Lambert has returned af- ter iting with her daughter in Van- couver. Mrs. Topham and Miss Woodrow of Vancouver wete guests last week at the Page home. Mrs, Bert Saunders entertained a number of friends at the tea hour on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Eleanor , and Miss Betty Du- rant of Vancouver were week-end guests of Mrs. J. Reed. Mr. W. Mailes left last week for Port Alberni, B.C., where he will engage in the butcher business. The moving pictures sponsored by the put Ridegdale Rod and Gun Club, on at the hall were very much red by the school children in the noon and by adults in the even- Peter Grossman, Librarian Awarded A.L.A. Scholarship Award of a scholarship to Peter FL Grossman of Abbotsford for studies and research in rural library service is announced by the American Libra- ry Association through its committee on fellowships and scholarships. Mr. Grossman, a graduate of the U.B.C., is fi sistant on the staff of the Irraser Valley Union Library, and has been connected with the library since 1931, A limited number of scholarships are awarded each year by the Ameri- can Library Association. These are made possible by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Seven were awarded this year, two going to Canadians. There are many candidates for the scholarships, which are substantial in value. This award is not only a personal honor, but is another indication of the importance attached by library authorities to the development of an internationally re- cognized demonstration in effective rural library service. The Fraser Val- ley is known throughout the world as a pioneer in this field. This is the second time that a member of the staff of the Fraser Valley Union Library has secured an American Library Association scho- larship. In 1931 Mr, Russell Munn was so awarded for study at Columbia University. Mr. Grossman has been given leave of absence by the Board of Manage- ment of the Library, and with his wife and small daughter will leave in August for Berkeley to commence his studies at the University of California which institution was considered as affording the best facilities for study of library service in rural centres. They leave with the sincere good wishes of many friends throughout the Fraser Valley, particularly am- ongs: tne thousands of readers, who will be happy to again see Mr. Gross- man on duty behind the desk and on the “book wagon” upon completion of his research studies. F.V.M.P.A, Councils Conyene Here Delegates representing all the local councils of the Fraser Valley Milk Producers’ Association will be hold- ing a meeting in Abbotsford on Fri- ~ day evening of this week. If weath- ers conditions are favorable, it is ex- pected that the attendance will be in the neighborhood of one hundred. The session will be held in the Tri- nity United church hall, with the vadies’ Aid of the church catering. POSTPONEMENT. STRAWBERRY SOCIAL UNITED CHURCH, ABBOTSFORD dated for June 25th has been changed to ATURDAY, JUNE 26: 5.30 p.m. \ bbotsford \ Theatre the Natural gardens, Seen with the} ing. party were Mr, F. W. Farley, Mr. Ken} ain é , Mrs, FP, W. Farley eteury’), | py Wii/Q 7s Ma ee SATURDAY Roger Wood (assistant se r. and Mrs. Lamarque, M Fred Higginbotham, M Ny Mr. and Mrs. Luckett, Mrs. Sieburth family and friends. Mr. Frank Sand- ford, Mr, Bruce, Mr. and M John} C. Kelleher, Mr. Herbert Clark, Miss Harris, Miss Olive Cousins, M Su- Mi s Quilty and others. therland, FINE MUSICAL PROGRAMME GIv IN MATSQUI HALL With Mr. Peebles, a man of hi musical standing from Vancouver, dir- ecting the Matsqui Boys’ Band in the} severa] numbers given in Matsqui hall} on Friday evening, a large number of | Matsqui residents and friends from neighboring communities enjoyed = real fea of music. This entertain- | ment was put on under the aupices | of the Matsqui Hall Association for the purpose of raising funds for the benefit of the hall. Numbers on the program included recitations, two} play ymna&tie displays and varied musical selections. It w joyable program. A adie sum was raised, and the hall manage- ment is very grateful to the staff ana pupils of Matsqui schools and mem: } bers of the Matsqui Boys’ Band for making it possible to entertain in| such a splendid manner so large a| gathering. Mr. and Mrs. J, L. Inglis of Mission | are bereaved by the death of their | daughter Barbara, who passed away} last week after a long illne: Matsqui Hall Association DANCE | | Sree zy | DOMINION DAY | in MATSQUI HALL on | | THURSDAY, JULY bh Rondolier’s Six-Piece Orchestra Dancing 9.30-2.30 Admission 50c Free Busses Abbotsford, Mission Sa alin Ain Ain Al in i i i i i i AS CLEAN AS TOMORROW of our HOTEL Modern Hotel Facilities | We pride ourselves on the neatne, Hotel and Dining | what we have to serve and excellence about the way | serve it. No doubt about any feature here. No dang untidy room or an unpleasant meal—for everything is up to the highest standard. | Come right in for dinner today. Cuisine perfect; service wnequalled ATANGARD W. S. Gardiner, Manager and cleanliness quality about we 4 4 4 4 4 4 r of an 4 q 4 4 4 4 4 4 Room. There's Telephone 100 Ruse Theatre SUMAS. WASH LE TNS SATURDAY & SUNDAY June 26 & 27— GEORGE O'BRIEN and BEATRICE ROBERTS in | 66 Park Avenue Ys) Logger GUY KIBBEL and UNA MERKEL in “Don’t Tell the News Admission 35e and Wife’’, lbe | TUESDAY & WEDN June 29 & 30— Jane Withers in | “The Holy Terror” | Selected Short Subjects } Admission l5e -| | Light Lunches Tea and Coffee Chocolates Candy Cigars Tobacco Magazines Hunt's Gandy Shop | | “The Bright Spot’ Phone 39 ' JOHN PRIDAY, 5 Matinee Sat. 2.30 FEATURES JOE COOK in “Arizona Mahoney” AND ‘Sitting on the Moon’? with Roger Pryor, Grace Bradley Pert Kelton News WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY June 30 - July 1— BOLE ROSALIND RUSSELL BILLIE BUREE in ‘Craig’s Wife’ The “Pulitzer Prize-Winner". Also ‘GROWN AND GLORY’ A 5-reel subject depicting the growth of the British Bmpire. Friday & Saturday— “Pennies from Heaven” SENTRA zg Qy PIRLING'S offer you the Best Selection of Smokes, Candies Soda Service and Novelties in the District MRS. STIRLING Hot Drinks, Ice Cream, Ete. (Next to Andrew's Grocery) this bakery. TELEPHONE 1 ODD DDD DOG GG GG > > Gn Gp Gn tp Ae te nd The Local Payroll Is helped to a very large extent by the amount of cash put into circulation by Help this community by patronizing local industries Insist always on getting Abbotsford Bread and help to maintain or increase present payroll The Abbotsford Bakery BADER & WE 2S, Proprietors id Ol ee ee ee