s a ne ee eee wee 2 CIRCULATION IN ABBOTSFORD, MATSQUI, CLAY BURN, GIFFORD, RIDGEDALE, MT. LEHMAN, HUNTINGDON, UPPER SUMAS PRAIRIE, KILGARD, STRAITON, BRADNER AND THE TRIBUTARY DISTRICT W. Ne’ HELLER. Assn.; B.C. & Y¥. Press Assn. Issued Wednesdays at Abbots- Wed: a Advertising: Sixth Year. No. 34. , August 22, 1928 Subscription: $1.50 a Year in Canada Single Copy Five Cents (forms close on Tuesday noon)—Display, 45c col. inch insertion; Want Ads., 3c word 1st insertion. 2c word subsequent insertions; Municipal 12c line; “Readers,” Legal, &c. 16c line, Publisher: GERALD H. ford, B.C. Phones: B.C., Abbotsford 58 & 17F; Farmers, Sumas 3408 \ Free Cooking School Osborne’s Hall MISSION CITY Thursday and Friday AUGUST 30 and 31 2:15 and 7:30 on Thursday - — Here’s a real opportunity for the house wives of Abbotsford, Matsqui and Su- mas. A free cooking school is being conducted by Miss Agnes M. Reed, in- known yk under the direction of the B. C. Elec- tric Railway Co. Miss Reed’s know- ledge of better cooking methods is im- parted to her audience in a pleasant, interesting manner. Every woman attending is bound t> return home with a wealth of new ideas and delicious new recipes. , Free! lator—a graceful dance prize. percolator yours. A World of Delicious Recipes New, healthful, economical, cookery ations. 2:15 on Friday This beautiful $23.00 Electric Perco- urn-style will be given away free as an atten- Perhaps you will hold the lucky number that will make this model— delectable recipes will acre these No need to bring pencils and notebooks, as these recipes will be given you in printed form,~ as well as‘an actual demonstration by Miss Reed, using a Hot- Point Hi-Speed electric range. DON’T FAIL TO ATTEND COME AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS WITH YOU. Barrisa Coumnia / VANCOUVER VICTORIA ErecretcRamway Co, 87-37 Families Wanted to Pick Hops at the Canadian Hop Growers’ Gardens SUMAS PRAIRIE FREE ROOM OR TENT, FREE WOOD FREE POTATOES STRAW FOR BEDDING Picking commences some time during week of August 20 to 25 WRITE FOR CIRCULAR OR INFORMATION Employment Servyiee 714 RICHARDS ST. * VANCOUVER, B. C. a ) ey) ? If it's @ Hardware é then Knoll e has it! Largest, Best-Kept and Most Complete Stock in This En- tire District. Opp. Post Of. H. P. KNOLL Hardware Merchant, Abbotsford _ Phone 28 ~ Mr. and Mrs. Dickeson and two chil-| New sheds have been erected at Gif- dren have arrived from Cobalt, nad ie fair grounds for sheep and swine and are taking over 80 acres of Sumas | exhibits. Juke land, situated nead the new town-| Rev. and Mrs. Baker are spending ie, from the Dyting Commisuonars.|a vacation at the Coast ABBOTSFORD Miss Finney of Vanderhoof was a of Miss Day at Muirend Lodge. Brett's Ltd. have sold new model Ford biles to the : Mrs. L. L. cigar Sedan; Louis “Hap- .tonstall, Delair road, Coupe; T. F. Mor- ton, Fordor sedan; Joe Olsen, sport roadster. Several machines have been sold in the Mission district. The Misses Evelyn and Myrtle Wat- son, are visiting their brother 7g on Vancouver Island. Miss Symes is holidaying in Van- conver. Mr. E. Webster and sons are holi- daying on Vancouver Island. Mr. W. Berry of Seattle made a brief visit in Abbotsford on Saturday. Miss Cameron has returned from Oakland, where she attended the sum- mer course for teachers at the Uni- versity. Hop pickers started to arrive at the Canadian Hép Company’s gar- dens yesterday, and about 500 are now in occupation. Picking starts this’ afternoon. Mr. R. H. Eby has been transferred to the C.P.R. staff at North Bend. His place is taken by Mr. Geo. McCulloch, a recent arrival from Scotland. Mr. McCulloch was a football player of some note in the Old Country. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards of Edmonton, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Campbell of Vancouver were recent guests of Miss K. Campbell. Campbell’s sister. Mrs. H. L. Atkins is on a visit with her father in Spokane. Mrs. T. A, Swift and family are moy- ing to Kerrisdale to reside this week, having purchased a home on 34th Ay- enue. Mrs, Lamb, Mrs. Swift’s mother, will reside with her. Mrs. Payne of Portland is guest -of her sister, Mrs. Swift. Mr. W. Hutchi of Los Angel met a few Abbotsford friends last week when he spent a few days here en route to Alberta. ATKINSON NAMED MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE BY TOLMIE Residents of the Chilliwack riding will be pleased to learn that Wnr. Atl in, recently-elected provin- cial member, has been appointed Minister of Agriculture in the Tol- mie cabinet. Other appointments are: Attorney-General, R. H. Pool- ey; Finance, W. C. Shelly; Minis- ter of Railways and Premier, Dr. S. F. Tolmie; Mines, W. A. Mc- Kensie; Ei Hincheliff Mrs. Edwards is Miss |}; Twice now, John Henry has circled the world in time. days before his plane “The New York” landed at Curtiss field, Li. Mears and his pilot, Collyer, flew 700 miles out and landed aboard the ship that conveyed him to France. ed in Europe, he flew from Cher- bourg to Yokohama and boarded the “Empress of Russia” at Kobe, where the white liner ready to dash across the Pacific On each occasion the Can- adian Pacific liner “Empress of Russia” has enabled him to beat all former records. Twenty-three Circle the Globe ROUND THE WORLD oo ee ae Mears record to Vancouver, to New York was covered ried with him on board. City of B.D: to sea Arriy-|the record again.” waited From Vancouver Mears’ monoplane, which he car- In his first article Mears prophesied suc- cess for himself and his compan- fon because “the Canadian Pacific liner “Empress of Russia” brought me luck when i broke the record in 1913 and I look on it as a good omen that she is to help me break He succeeded jn breaking the record even better than expected, the “Empress of Russia” bringing him in a day ahead of schedule, enabling him to hop across the —International Newareel Phota, omer 4 continent in his plane and arriva by} at Battery Park, New York, 23 days, 15 hours, 21 minutes, and 8 seconds after he had left on his journey eastward. He sent the following telegram to Mr, H. B. Beaumont, of the Canadian Pacific Steamships at Montreal:—“Coll- yer and I want to express our deep appreciation for the splendid cooperation we have received on our trip across the Pacific on the “Empress of Russia.” Getting the ship in to Victoria Friday evening ahead of schedule saved ae day and we are deeply grate- al.” B PRETTY WEDDING CONDUCTED IN STRAITON ORCHARD J. Provincial Secretary, S. L. Howe; President of Council, R. W. Bruhn Public Works, N. S. Lougheed; Lands, F. P. Burden; Minister with out portfolio, R. L. Maitland, M.S.A. Hospital Notes Mr. B, St is r ig tr ce Ranch, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sowden at Straiton, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday, August 15, when their only daughter Alice was married to Mr. Percival G. Poole, $on of Mr. and Mrs. E. Poole of Vancouver. ‘The ceremony was performed in the ees by Rev. E. H. Baker, B.D., of for a minor disorder. Mr, G. Geary was given tr During the signing of the cade Miss Grace Wray sang “Be- for quinsey. Tonsil operations performed on the following children: Jessie Peachey, Clayburn; Helen Thompson, Clayburn; Joe Swaboda, Matsqui. Mr. S. F. White was treated for a slight nasal disorder, Miss G. Lidstone is taking her va- cation at the Coast, in company with her mother, who is there from Kam- loops. 1 alge. Daily Truck Service Vancouver & Way Points REGULAR RATES Rural Truck Line Connection WINTON’S TRANSFER DAN WINTON, Prop, Phone 97 cause” by Miss Clair Mc- Curdy. An aisle teading from the house to the centre of the orchard had been tastefully decorated with maple leaves and flowers. Rustic tables had been laid in the shade of the fruit trees to accommodate the’ large num- ber of guests. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a iovely gown of ivory crepe satin, modelled in medae- val lines, with a flowing veil of Brus- sels net, held in place with a wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of butterfly roses and sweet peas. Her only bridesmaid, Miss Dor- is Colley of Vancouver, wore a French frock of rose crepe with band, and car- ried a porauek 2 of pink gladioli and mauve sweet Mr, Edward Poole of Seattle was the groomsman. Receiving the guests, the bride’s mo- ther wore a dress of navy blue flat crepe, trimmed with beige and hat to match, The groom’s mother wore 2 dress of periwinkle blue georgette, and grey hat. The young couple left for Grant's Brook, near Jasper Park, where two oe will be spent camping and moun- On their return they CREAM AND EGG SHIPMENTS WANTED Try Our Service Accurate Tests Prompt Returns and Highest Prices Phone at our expense SEYMOUR 5056 VANCOUVER CREAMERY CO. 15-25 Alexander Street Vancouver Sgaseseseseseseuesesrarsesteeseazae Hop Pickers Wanted for the JOHN J. HAAS HOP CO. OF CANADA, LTD. SARDIS, B. C. "BEST ACCOMODATIONS — New Cabins, Electric Lights, City Water, New Hall. WILL START PICKING ABOUT August 27 Phone 13F2 Chilliwack or write J. W. THOMAS, Sardis, B. C. 33 34 vi reside at Beaconsfield. Sumas Fair List Covers More Classes Prize list copy for the second annual exhibition of Sumas-Abbotsford Agri- cultural Association has been turned in to the printer, and provides prizes for 300 classes of entries—a substantial enlargement of last year’s list. The event will be held on Thursday, Sep- tember 20 at Whatcom road. Judges have been announced as follows: ve- getables and field crops, E. C. Hunt, district horticulturalist, Nelson, B.C.; horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, A. Blair, Steveston, B.C.; poultry and dairy pro- ducts, Geo. Ker, New Westminster; domestic science, Mrs. C, W. Kipp, Vancouver. Crops are remarkably good in the Sumas district this year, and, encour- aged by the fine display at the first exhibition, held last year, the fair di- rectors anticipate a really representa- tive event. DIRECTORS’. Novelty Dance in Jubilee Hall ~ ABBOTSFORD Friday, Aug. 24 BIGGEST DANCE OF THE SEASON Victory Theatre MISSION CITY FRIDAY and SATURDAY August 24—25: Emil Jannings “The Way of All Flesh’’ One of the Biggest Pictures this year. PARAMOUNT NEWS TUESDAY&WEDNESDAY Aug. 28—29; “THE WIZAR Mystery Drama of a BEAUTY and a BEAST Comedy: “KANGAROO KIMONA” FOX LATEST NEWS Clayburn Products are supreme “Quality First” they are t ‘ed with BRICK, TILE, SEWER & DRAIN but one fundamental consideration—QUALITY FIRST—and this cardinal requirement of our processes is recognized by the trade in many distant parts, as also various centres of Canada and the U. S. PIPE, RETORT UNITS, ETC,, ETO THE CLAYBURN COMPANY, LIMITED Factories at Clayburn and Kilgard J. W. BALL, Resident Manager Matsqui fair directors, through the News, extend a special invitation to everyone in this district to in- spect the Matsqui district exhibit at the Provincial Exhibition to be held in New Westminster soon. Matsqui will make a strong bid for third place in this year’s com- petition. Abbotsford, Sumas & Matsqui News New showcases are being installed | in the Tucker jewelry store, greatly facilitating the display of a large and} well assorted stock of jewelry, novelties, watches, clocks, pens, and personal] gift articles. Mr. Tucker is an expert in his work, and has as assistant, Mr. A. Kelly. Every available threshing rig in the district is busy just now, and the yields | degrees in the shade up the Sacra- are good. is your Home Distriet Paper All the Printable News of Your Home District, Your Neighbors, Organizations Couneil Proceedings, Expenditure: The advertisements alone ena j to save the snbscription price every week, Ilesp in toueh with affairs of your home district—give the local paper your support and goodwill, Vagaries of Californian climate—110 Mrs. Swift Made Presentation Mrs. T. A. Swift and children were tendered a farewell party in the Ma- sonic hall on Monday, about 50 old- time residents of the district attending. Special decorations had been effected in the hall by Mesdames Rudge, Mc- Phee and Parton, who arranged the gathering. On behalf of those present, Mrs. J. Parton presented Mrs. Swift with a nice leather purse, containing gold pieces for Sidney and Betty. In ex- pressing her appreciation of the gift and goodwill accorded her, Mrs, Swift referred to her 20 years’ residence in Abbotsford as a very happy period. Bte|It was for the educational advantage of her children that she leaves Ab- botsford, she said, and named six of the ladies present with whom she had made acqaintafice here almost 20 years ago, at the time of her marriage, their winter overcoats in San Prancls- co's Golden Gate park. mente Valley, afd the people wearing re-union, ~ +. AL