ABBOTSFORD, SUMAS AND MATSQUI NEWs We Deliver Our Prices are Always Low Charge Accounts Malkin’s Best Baking Powder, 12-0z. - 22¢ Malkin’s or Nabob Coffee, special, per lb. = 50¢ (1 to a customer; limited supply). Rowntree’s Cocoa, “Ib. tins - = = 23¢ Pure New Orange Marmalade, 4-Ib. = = 47c Sockeye Salmon, talltins - = = = 34c Corn Flakes, allkinds - - = 3 for 25c RoyalCrown Soap, percarton = = = = (8¢ Brooms, good quality, five string - - 38¢ Workshirts, Overalls, Canvas & Leather Footwear WE DELIVER HARDWARE J. S. DALY The Mill Store Upper Kilgard Store Phone 19X or Farmers 2014 ABBOTSFORD orn Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bird, on May 13, in the M.S.A. Hospital, a daughter, Mrs. Davis opened the Maple Leaf Lodge for business last week, succeed- ing Mrs. J. Downie, who is leaving for England next month. Patients receiving treatment in the M.S.A. Hospital Mr. Fred Stevens, Mr. Carl Oberg, Miss Betsy Stobbs. | Officers of Canadian Daughters’ or- ganization attended joint installation at the Vancouver lodge last Friday, Miss Ella Fraser, being installed as presidént of the local Assembly. Invitations have been received by May Queen Lillian and her attendants to participate in the Burnaby May Day celebration on May 18, Agassiz's May Queen may take part in the celebra- tion here. Mrs. F. W. Johnson is mourning the death of her father, Robert Henty Cairns, who passed away in Vancouver last Friday morning. The late Mr, Cairns was inspector of Indian schools for British Columbia, and former prin- cipal of Chilliwack public school, Co~ qualeetza Institute, and vice-principal of Strathcona school, Vancouver. He was last superintendent of Indian schools in’ Canada, and had resided in “TRACTOR REPAIRS BATTERY REPAIRS VULCANIZING Members of tir Mechanic Staff are Experts in their departments of work All Our Used Cars Are Re-conditioned All Roads Are Paved when you ride in the new Model A Ford A Demonstration will Convince You BRETT’S LTD. this province for 38 years. Mr. Ruthig and family have returned from Crescent Beach to reside here. A very enjoyable Ladies’ Aid birth- day social was held in Trinity church last evening, with Rev. T. S. Paton in the chair. On behalf of the Ladies’ Aid, » H. J. Fraser presented C. Ryall with a bouquet of flowers, mark- ing her birthday. Those taking part in the program were Mr. Farrow, organ solo; Miss V. Bedlow, vocal; Dorothy Duark, recitation; Miss Stuart, solo; Mr. Hanon, organ solo; Miss F. Hunt, vocal, Hester Heller, vocal, Contests Were won by Mrs. Kitchen, Mrs. Bed- low, Rey. Mr. Paton, Mr. W. Gray. The sum of $22.50 was realized. “Big business” and the general ef- fect of chain store entry in this district were thoroughly debated at the Men's Club last Monday, practically every member present engaging in the dis- cussion. Arguments against the bene- fits of lower prices on staple foodstuffs and the benefits to other commercial lines operating in towns like Abbotsford by attraction of more people to the place were that profits on the consid- erable sale volume left the country, and no property investments were made in the district. Some reference was made to the Independent Grocers’ Alliance, which claims to be definitely checking chains stores in the»States by stan- dardizing the old fashioned corner gro- ‘Trade Boards To Meet At Hope In June The quarterly meeting of the Asso- Mr. J, Lomas has sold his farm to| ciated Boards of Trade of the Fraser Mr, Stevens, late of Lombard, who will) Valley will,be held in Hope on June 22, engage in fur farming. Mr, and Mrs.)after which a special train will con- Lomas have left on a trip to Calgary.| vey delegates to Jessica to inspect the ‘Tho observance of Mother's Day at-|=mancipation, Aurum and ‘rites pro- tracted a large congregation to the U- perties, At the meeting of the execu- nited church on Sunday morning, when | “Ve council of the Associated Boards, an impressive sermon was held in it by Rev. J. H, White. Under direction of Miss Beharrell, the Ridgedale choir rendered pleasing music, Miss Shirley Seldon visited her par- ents here last week. Date and place of the annual Sun- day School picnic will be decided at a meeting of officers and teachers to be held at Mr. Cooper's. on Wednesday Mr, Fred Wiliknson visited his par- ents over the week-end, Mrs. K. Gillies and Miss C. Gillies motored to Mount Baekr on Sunday. CLAYBURN jas! A was decided to invite all Fraser Valley Reeves to attend the Hope meeting. 40,000 stores in the United States and our business ts spreading rapidly..The most significant fact is that our move- ment is spreading to other lines and during the next 60 days great meetings of drygoods and hardware retailers and wholesalers will be here to form the Independent Drygoods Alliance and In- dependent Hardware Alliance. We are fighting the moyement'to change com- munities of proprietors into those’ of hired employees of absentee owners, be- cause it is unnecessary and unamerican’ Editor News: RESIDENT Speaking in Chicago last week, J. P. . Grimes, president of the fe, of school 1s Grocers’ Alliance, said “The public do not realize the scope of intic struggle between the t inde- pendent retailer, who owns his store, is a fixed resident of the community, par- ticipates in its affairs, supports ics institutions and charities, and the ab-| John Fraser of Huntingdon has been sentee chain store owner, interested On- | selected to serve as a grand juror at ly in the profits he can take out of a] the New Westminster Spring Assizes neighborhood.”....we are now serving which open next Monday. ei Specials at’ Abbotsford’s Pioneer Pharmacy West’s Tooth Brush, reg. 50c, and ~ West’s New Tooth Paste = . both for 50¢ (The Largest 25c Toothpaste on the Market) proceeding satisfactorily, the frame- work, walls and roof being finished, and to start, J. Mc- Donald has the job, the contract price being $4,894. It will be opened after the holidays. Extra Special—" Milk of Magnesia Tooth Paste, 50c Sterilized Tooth Brish, 25c Tooth Brush Holder, 10c, all for 49c FORMALDEHYDE large quantity in stock, pint 25¢ Ask for Quotations in Gallons and Half Gallons. ERIC T. WEIR, Phm.B. PHONE NO NIGHT PHONE 32 —A City-Service Drug Store for Your Convenience and Health Protection iets FRIDAY AND . MAY 17-18 SATURDAY Se Vie ee Special Sale of Ladies Coats, Suits and Dresses by Madam Le Blanc annot be eee $15.95 35c $1.25 Bargain Values that at $8.95 and many other bargains of There will also be Rayon at per yd outstanding value such as 36-in. Print House Dresses at \ Ladies Hats, Etc. ]. GILMOUR PHONE ABBOTSFORD 4 ATANGARD HOTEL BLOCK ~ ABBOTSFORD BAKERY Bakers of QUALITY BREAD AND CAKES Mann Block. Phone 111 We Deliver WEEKES & BADER, Props. ceries, cutting buying and costs at least one-th: and elimina- ting credit, It was felt by the club men that some system of group opera- tion would evolve among individual grocerymen, enabling them to effec- tively meet chain store competition. Guests this week at the Atangard included Mr. and Mrs. R. Hebert, Seat- tle; Mr. and Mrs. Terily and Mr. and Mrs. Veach, Kent, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. L. McLeod, Mr. and Mrs. Wade, Mr. FORD DEALERS ‘Agents for Massey-Harris Machinery CHILLIWACK ABBOTSFORD MISSION Phone 82; Night 93x ‘ TRINITY UNITED CHURCH | Huntingdon. Rey. T. 8. Paton, B.A., Pastor ee pe “To-morrows that Services on Sunday 10 am.—Sunday School Classes. 11 am—Spbject: “Pivot Battles in Life.” 3 pm.—Service Next— and "Teen- Capt. R. A. Payne of Langley has been zone of the area extending from Chilliwack in St. Paul's church,|to White Rock and Ladner. and Mrs. Haynes, Mr. and Mrs. E. Cos- tain, Mr. and Mrs. Morrissey, E. R. Cole R. J. Berry, H. B. Owen, Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Paxton, Seattle; Mr. and Mrs. A. C, Shagle, Eugene, Ore. A. E. Dilger, Winnipeg, Mr. and Mrs, C. S, Thomp- son, Ashcroft. From Vancover: R. S. Cappell, G. M. Hayser, W. E. Elkins, Mrs. A. G. McLean, F. J. Shirley, G. W. Burns, Mr. and Mrs, F. A. Murry, B. O. Notzed, Miss Egan, A. H. Clegg, é i" China Cups and Silver Spoons "An English CHINA CUP AND SAUCER 7 | enclosed with a 5-Ib tin of McLaren's Fr ee This Week * Baking Powder at $1.75! A good thin Glass Tumbler ye Ribbon Coffee has a silver Coffee Given Free with every lb. Spoon enclosed in every can of their of our 57¢ Tea or Coffee. coffee now. Get one from me, QUICE: DELIVERY COURTEOUS TREATMENT O. W. BENEDICT DENNISON Day & Night Service Anywhere ABBOTSFORD TAXI & U DRIVE COMFORTABLE, MODERN CARS CAREFUL DRIVERS Note Our New Telephone— B.C, 28' Farmers 1912 Stand: Home Gas Station (formerly A. McPhee’s) AUGUSTE BURNIER R. DES MAZES Rosedale-Agassiz ferry has been tak- en to New Westminster for an annual overhaul, and for the ten days the boat will be out of service a launch will Died—Mrs. C. G. Carlson, 28, of Bradner, on May 9 in the Royal Co- lumbian hospital, “New Wes! | ABBOTSFORD KILGARD . I. Paterson, L. A. LaPierre. tminster. Mrs. Carlson was a native of Sweden. She had been ill for several months. carry passengers. DR. J. F. WOOD VETERINARY *“ SURGEON MATSQUI, B.C. Phone Ab. 1061 H. G. MYHRE AUCTIONEER Notary, Conveyancing, Wills Drawn General Farm Agent NOW IN STOCK— Fleetfoot © Real Estate, Life and Fire Insurance a —— SH O S Art Monument Co., Ltd. iE H; MATTHEWS .-__St. Nicholas Work Boots Local Representative aa Oxfords BOTSFORD CENOTAPH Sizes and styles for every member MONUMENTAL EOE of the family. 2 Children’s Panco-Soled OXFORD An All-C: 2a Ex-War | SHOES, sizes 6 to 13 mne! Bere rey MEN'S PANCO-SOLED WORK SHOES— 602 Kingsway, 121 Richmond St. Vancouver New Westminster } 41 at Our MONEY-SAVING PRICES ERIC. T. WEIR, Phm. B. ABBOTSFORD E. TODD Offering a Fully Qualified and A COMPLETE LOCAL STORE Dependable Pharmacy Service Groceries, Hardware, Dry Goods ‘Two Druggists, Residents of snd ‘Taxpayers in, the Matsqul District. Boots & Shoes, Patent Medicines Poultry Feeds, Flour, Gasoline Phone Ab. 86Y Gifford Station BANQUET AND PRESENTATIONS FEATURE FIRST FUNCTION OF CONROY STUDENT BODY Teachers and students of Conroy high school, assisted by the Parent- Teacher Association, gaye a successful banquet in the school on Thursday last. The program was appropriate and en- oyable in every way, Dr. J. H. Wood presiding as toastmaster. Grace was lead by Rev. Mr. Sundstrum, and the following toasts charged— Graduation class, by Mr. G. Kemprud, replied to by Miss F. Igeland. The Municipality, by Mr. T. Lancas- ter, replied to by Dr. Wood. The School Board by Miss E. Good- child, replied by Trustee Merryfield! The School Staff, by Miss A. Olund, replied by Trustee L. Smith. The British Empire, by Mr. E. Kerr, replied by Mr. G. Timothy. Sports, by Mr. Topper, reply by Mr, Robinson. Football team, by Miss R. Mailes, re- ply by Mr. S, Sorenson. The P.-T.-A., by Miss Casselman, re- ply by Mr. Brown. The Ladies, by Mr. G, Kerr, reply by Rey. Mr, White. Musical numbers were rendered by Miss Stella Hurum, Miss E. and G. Me- naul, Miss Joyee Mundy, and the High School orchestra’ personnel of which was Miss Nora Paterson (pianiste:, Miss Maxine Morris (violiniste), Mr. G. Paterson (violinist), Mr. H. Smith (vio- linist), Mr. G. Kemprud (cornet), Mr. M. Berner (banjo-uke), Mr. Earle Kerr (drummer). Presentation of the Elhin cup to the Matsqui football team was made by Dr. O. R. Hougen, and the medals were distributed by Mr. W. A. Paterson, and Mr. G. Kemprud was made a presenta- tion by Trustee Smith. Phones: Day 8 Night 32 la So a Optical Clinic adjoins J, C, Tucker’s Jewelry Store, Mann Blk. ee are IN ABBOTSFORD EVERY WEDNESDAY WM. H. FRANCKS, R.O. EYESIGHT SPECIALIST Service Modern Equipment ‘3 Office: Irwin Block, Chilliwack. Games and dancing rounded out an exceptionally fine program. ||Matsqui Bridge Club on. Monday af- || ternoon, two tables being played. Those present were Mesdames H. Hurum, G. | Kerr, W. Paterson, J. Wood, Misses 5. Carlson, M. Casselman, G. Hurum and |S. Hurum. Mrs. Kerr won the prize, | Miss E. Goodchild was hostess to | The Community Club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paige on Tiureay afternoon. iss Olga Erlandson of New West- eneee visited her home here on Sun- Iday, |Paterson and Mrs. F. Hansen. Mrs. F. MATSQUI DISTRICT CHRONICLE Spring Cleaning All Year One of the fleet of yacuum trucks used by the Canadian Pacifie Railway to help maintain the standard of cleanliness demanded for all After each run, every square inch of carpet and upholstery its gervices, 7 is thorouglily cleaned, all movable portions, such as seats bein; taken out and treated by air. An army of cleaners are maintained at all terminals. Mrs, Gurney presented the Auxiliary MATSQUI with a beautiful pedestal lamp, to be == installed in the nurses’ quarters. Ladies of the MS.A. Hospital Auxil- Mr. Lloyd Jensen of Bellingham vi- lary gave an afternoon tea in the Lu- ‘sited at his home here on Mother's Day theran church parlors on Saturday, when over $20 was realized. Visitors from Abbotsford, Mission and other neighboring parts were present. Speakers were Mrs. Downie and Mrs, Wilson of Abbotsford and solos were rendered by Mrs. W. Baynes, Mrs. W. . Jensen returned with him to vi- Mi yt and Mrs. F, Alfredson in Bel- lingham. . and Mrs. F, Hensen and family, Me. Orist and Mr. A. Thompson visited Mrs. P. Hendrickson in New Westminster on Sunday. Aish “and Mrs. W. Adams rendered a Hardware, Paints, Garden Accessories Builders Supplies, Etc. if not stocked all handled ona small margin . Buy Your Household Supplies the Co-operative Way thus saving money, and getting the best - ~ Matsqui Co-Operative Association G. H. KERR, Manager Telephones: Missi: r) ion 1021; Abbotsford 108P Alfredson of Bellingham vis: T. B. Jensen last week, es MATSQUI, BO, WANT ApS For Sale—3 Cows an nd aa yearlings. Gord Ay Tee: - 1, Abbotsford. Poy i FOR SALE— Kettle, R. R. 1 te Results of the U.B.C. e published last week showed nanan and Cyril Smith, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Len Smith successfully passed, the for. mer a first-year a student, and Cyri) second year science. Miss Grace Olund is qui student who was su ee Supplies, Abobtsford aaa itt, another Mats- iccessful. For Sale— Hols bred, 55-1bs. Ae 40ow, tingdon x Ab. ox, 8? (Clearbrook MANUEL POULTRY PLANT ROYED BY FIRE Fire caused damage amou $11,000 at the poultry rap Manuel, Bradner, a oad) phone ip Y for fam Fred Corbett, RRL 2np Wanted—Clean, unting tolao able to milk, yee bo: of Caleb |—_ “Pbotsfora. Besides| Ro : y OF man cows, | Wanted . d 12,000 ean Seneral farm Chee mules © made read, Abobtsford, a and his sons ty and stock Wanted to Ic ih Efforts . by neighbors, Mr. Manuels A to save some of the Proper but the fire spread so rapidly, such a hold on the frame 5 that very little could be ‘don, of the fire is not known, Al insurance was carried. ~ tinp Rent, with accommodate ‘all poultry P.O. Box nf 228, Abbotsrecy 00 birds, Fo) is r Sale.— 209 Whit duet. On behalf of Matsqui women,| Miss Mildred Jensen and Mrs, Fred ' 9 weeks old $1 eact RR. 1, Abboteford, phone geysNewmaD,