~~ Abbotsford, Sumas 8 PAID UP CIRCULATION COVERING ABBOTSFORD, MATSQUI, CLAYBURN, FALGAND, STRAITON, y ¥, ) or te 0, Lig Shee — LTD. HMatsquiNews HUNTINGDON, ALDERGROVE, GIFFORD, SUMAS PRAIRIE AND ALL LOCAL POINTS No. 13, Vol. 4 ABBOTSFORD, B.C., Thursday, April 1, 1926 $1.50 per year ; [The Chateau on the Mile-High Mountain Sa3 LOvISE CANADA look down from your window Tee: dinar: tranquil waters of Lake Louise, and see the reflection there of the. ice-eapped peaks of ri nd Mt. - Leff . Victoria six ae distex ‘© look up from your window and see the mountains themselves; to look across into cool, shaded depths of pine and spruce forests — who would not linger near s turquoise blue lake offering these | views ee uicentiva to getting up in the morning P and roundabout the Chateau Lake are numberless gorgeous views easily reached on foot,\by pony or by motor. The Valley of the Ten Peaks makes an indescribably lovely settin fox Moraine Lake, a spot so beautiful ‘t 2 camp been built there in order that tourists may linger day alter day, only nine miles away CLAYBURN Mr. H. Platt and daughter Miss An- ‘| nie Platt of Los Angeles visited Clay- burn last weok as guests of Mr. and | Mrs, Ball. Mrs. Kirkpatrick is visiting with Van | -couver friends for a few days. Mr. and Mrs, Stirling are rejoicing jover the arrival of a baby son. | Special musie will be a feature of ‘Easterservices in Clayburn church next Sunday, 2 An enjoyable party was held at the jbhome of Mr. Glen Purver last Saturday —————+-e—____ A) Mansqur | The anditor’s manuscript copy of Matsqui’s annual report has been turn- 2d over to the printer, and the reports will be issued next week. One thou- and copies are being printed, one of ‘vhich is to be mailed every ratepayer. ‘n it will be set forth in plain manner he various details of Matsqui’s finan- ‘ial expenditures and standing, Thos. i. Ingram, chartered accountant, has rs CITY, BC seen engaged for this work, in connee- ion with which an efficient office sys- am has been installed for the munici- iors lity at Mt. Lehman. The Council has ry crear atl) roceeded with this work at the demand by the rom various parts of the district for store. roper fiscal information and better ss lerical conditions, | Mr. and Mrs, F. Hansen and family, {iss S, Thompsbn, Miss 8. Holmsted nd Mr. O, Thompson motored to New Vestminster last Sunday, | At the P.T.A, meeting last Tuesday ev. Mr. McLean of Mt. Lehman gave | very interesting lecture. An Easter igram will’be given by ae Lutheran@hureh 8. 8. and Y.P.S, a Sunday evening. ‘] Roy Crist his purchased a new Star n. The local baseball club will probably vin up with the Delta League for the »ason. ‘isten! Jack Adams of Matsqui hooked dozen bo BL trout\up at Murphy’s anding (near Ridgedale) this week. > inches was the average. No, not ith a net. ~ ‘ N ce itself should be half so tiful! Lake, NEW CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE Louise. Paradise Valley/on a Mountain more than a mile apo re ly named, if are above the world below. Through the eau-| windows may be seen millions of th yellow, orange and white Iceland as delicately cut gem set in the heart of surrounding mountains. ABBOTSFORD * — Mrs. H. Fraser has been entertaining as recent guests old friends from Bran- don, Man. ineluding Mr, and Mrs, James Young and son James, and Mr. and Mrs Beverly Ward and son Harold. The Pacific Berry Growers announce having contracted for 100 tons of ber- ries on the south side of the Fraser, numbering among their affiliates in this district the largest growers: L. Curtis and J, D. Brown of Huntingdon, Jas. Frith, W.’S. Hill-Tout, H. Hill-Tout. A receiving station will be established in Abbotsford. Cecil Smith foreman at the Jocal mill has gone away, his Position being taken by Mr. Benjamin of Vancouver, A large delogation of Abbotsford merchants attended a Meeting of the Retail Merchants Association heid in Mission on Tuesday, An encouraging and brilliant address upon the future of retail business was given by Dr. Hin- dley, secretary of the Washington Re- tailers’ Association, Mr. and Mrs, D, Emery have moved into Mr, MeDaniel’s residence. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs, 0, W. Benedict were Mr. and Mrs, H. Pickles Mrs. C. L, Merritt of Vancouver and W W. Robinson of Winnipeg. Dairymen! Buy your Tzal, the super- disinfective—from J. J. Sparrow. é >——er oe —___ MES. BROWN LAID AT REST The funeral of the late Mrs. Jessic Brown, who passed away in the local hospital on March 22 was held from Gillis’ parlors, Huntingdon on Wednes- day afternoon, Rey. R. E. W. Biddell officiating. Many friends were in at- tendance to pay their last respects. Re- latives who attended from Seattle in- eluded Mr. and Mrs. Rose, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Rose, Jr. and the brother Vender Rose, The floral tributes were beautiful. Pallbearers were: Messrs M. MeGilliv- ray, J. S. Bates, J. McLean, A. McPhee P. MeCullen and K. McKay. Interment was made in Hazelwood cemeter Mrs, Lister of Vancouver is her daughter Mrs, Foy, siting Owners of the most own our Cannery. lished company. This season we will and canning fruits. in Abbotsford, =z Phone us collect or representative. eae Bory mane / B8ION terrymen! We will contract with you! Plant in the Fraser Valley, Por the past two seasons we have estab- prices for shipping berries un- equalled by any other \ We are establishing a Teceiviag station pa modern Pre-eooling We also Pies, y eac breeze, nodding their approval ef The Chateau Lake Louise stands| the scene, ative Daughters Favor : Blissful State of Matrimony A delightful concern was given under on Tuesday, and thoroughly enjoyed by a numerous audience, The artists in- cluded: Flossie Hunt, song; Ella Fraser piato solo; Mary MePhee, song; Jean Fraser reading; Mrs, Hunter, song; Al- ma Jones, recitation; Mrs. H. Fraser, recitation. Mrs, M. Nelles presided and Mrs. J. Vanetta was pianist of the even- ing- An amusing debate “Resolved, that it is more advantageous for a wo- man to remain single that be married’? Was argued by Miss Brown, Miss Ella Fraser, Mrs, M. -Nelles and Mrs. H, Fraser; the decision generously favoring the negative. Refreshments and danc- ing followed tho program. > —__. Guests at the Abbotsford Hotel during the past week were: J. J. Sechutts, Chicago; L. N, Effers, Salem, Ore.; J. 8, O, Malley, Spokane, Dr, J, A, McDonald, Victoria; N.-S. Chemildiin, Seattle; J. Mann, White- rock; H. H. McKenzie, A, J. Cuzon, ©, E. Mason and Wife, G. Hart, E. G. Rutledge, L, Harbour, J. McDowell, B. Feedham, Mrs, M, Marton, U,_Diplock, T. H. Ingram, S, Brown, Geo. MeAnn, T Reillyfi L. Johnston, E, Stenerson, O. H. Gernaey, Vancouver. —---___ Mr. and Mrs, G. F) Cook are receiving congratulations upon the arrival of a son, born on Sunday last. 2 Representatives of Chilliwack Board of Trade have been advised by Hon. E, D. Barrow that uo hard surfacing of roads in the Rosedale-Sardis districts Will be done for two yea A branch of Chilliwack Trade Board is being formed at Rosedale. e THE SALVATION ARMY IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT will receive a ‘party of British Boys for placing with farmers of B, C. in EARLY PART OF APRIL —_____ For particulars re placing, write to— COMMANDANT SPEARING . 75, Seventh Avenue East, Vancouver, association or guarantee an F.0.B of Cash Price on all shipping berries, and th ® guaranteed minimum price on all jam th he write, or await our to Were greatly appreciated, and we wish CARD OF THANKS The relatives and immediate friends the late Mrs. Jessie Brown take this portunity of sincerely thanking all Native Daughter ausipees in the theatre GOOD FRIDAY, April 2—Sery Holy Communion 8. Easter (Festival) servi Morning Service 10,30 a.m, Evening Service 8 p.m, VALLEY BUS AND TRUCK LINES SOLD TO BIG CONCERN The B. C. Rapid Transit Company has purchased the stage line of G. L. Hamre and the truck freight business of H. A. Thornton operating between the Coast and Abbotsford. The new proprietors are already in possession of the vehic- les, but Messrs, Hamre and Thornton will continue in the service of the ac. quiring company for a time. Two new busses of the same type as operate between New Westminster and Vancouver, with changes making them suitable for country Tuns, are being put on the Abbotsford-New Westminster Tun, and the service will be extended to Chilliwack as quickly as the lake-bed road across Sumas is dry, probably in a week or two. The sale price of Mr. Hamre’s business was over $10,000 and Mr. Thornton also received a substan- tia] price. With the acquiring of these lines by the B.C. Electric subsidiary company, certain changes may be an- ticipated in the railroad service be- tween New Westminster and head of the valley. _--o Strong Organization of Veterans Urged Notice has been given by Hgn. Chas. Stewart that he will introduce a bill to provide for re-valuation of Soldier Set- tlement Lands, Under this bill the S. 8.B. would be empowered to make pro- vision for revaluation under certain conditions, and district arbitration com -mittees would be appointed consisting of three members, one to be an official WEST Our Savings Deposit Department Makes It Worth Your While to Save Money. HERE ARE FIVE POINTS oF INTEREST IN OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT— 1—We pay 4 % Demand Deposits 2.—We pay 5 % on Time Depozits —ie.: deposits which are withdrawable after notice is given ‘8.—You Pay No Operation Charge for Either Account. 4.—Interest Compounded Semi-A nnoually. 5.—Our Longer Office Hours: 9 am. to 5 p.m, Saturday: 9 am, to 12.30 p.m. Tf you wish to know more about our Savings Deposit Accounts, write us for full information MINSTER TRUST COMPANY “B.0.’s Oldest Provincial Trust Company’? NEW WESTMINSTER; B:c- of the Board, and one to be a repre sentative of the veteran’s organization in the district concerned. Tn view of this pending legislation it becomes necessary that veterans of this district be organized into a Strong po- sition. Local Veterans will therefore be wise to act accordingly. Most of the many veterans’ organi- zations througout Canada have express- ed their intention of becoming proper- ly united by joining the recently form- ed Canadian Legion of the British Em- pire League. Capt, Tan MacKenzie, M. L.A,, an interesting and forceful speak- er, has promised to attend a meeting of veterans in this district, and it is expected that he will be present at the next meeting of the local organization, which will be held on April 15, i ——- = __ BELLINGHAM WANTS TO LEARN PLAY BRITISH STYLE SOCCER Abbotsford ‘Team To Give First Lesson In Bay City Next Saturday Abbotsford’s football team has been poeaianly honored with an invitation to play the Bellingham team in the first British soccer match to be promoted in the Bay City. Much interest is natur- ally focussed on the event by our neigh- rs over the border, and all Abhbots- ford fans able get away will attend the game, which is set for Saturday at 2.30 p.m. in Battersby field. Belling- hams mayor will kick-off in the cus- tomary style. No admission is to be charged to this historic event, the committee in charge Planning to makd it a real gala day, with plenty of jollification. Every Tom, Dick, Harry, Mary or Jane who enjoys a good football match is invited to be there, and show the Bay tribes that Abbotsford has plenty of good sports, ——_-._ Matsqui Game Association To Consider Offering Independent Crow Bounty —— A meeting of the Matsqui Game Pro- tective Association is called for Satur- day next in Matsqui hall to considor offering ‘an independent bounty of 10% per head for crows. This added to the government bounty of 10e will make erow-killing a profitable, as well as 8 pleasurable pastime, and it is felt by & number of the organization’s members that part of its funds spent for such a purpose would be a profitable invest- ment, Euster at the Churches triniry UNITED CHURCH Rey. T. S. Paton, Minister Special, Easter Services, Sun., April 4: 10 a.m—Snnday School and Adult Bible Class. 11 a.m.—Subject: ‘What Does Easter Mean’’ Sacrament of Lord’s Supper Will be dispensed and new members received. 3 p.m.—Communion Service in St. Pauls Church, Huntingdon, 7.30 p.m.—Special Musical Service. Easter Anthems, Vocal and Instru- mental Solos. Subject: “Immortality” ice will be held at 8 p.m. Anthem by the New Westminster, Leaves Abbotsford, Daily— Leaves New Westminster— SUNDAY— Leaves Abbotsford 8 A.M. Berrish CoLump1a VANCOUVER relation to Economy, the least expensive. Safely Leaves New Westminster Suitity LOUKO Langley Prairie, Murrayville, Aldergrove, Abbotsford. 8 A.M., 1.00 P.M., 4.30 P.M. 9.45, A-M., 1.45 P.M. 545 PM ++ & 5.30 1M, 10 A.M. & 7.45 P.M. B. C. RAPID TRANSIT COMPANY - SEVERAL thousand British Colum- bians are now part owners of the B.C. Electric system. More than ever, the B.C. Electric Railway Company and its subsidiary companies are a big co-operative ore ganization for the welfare and develop.~ ment of British Columbia, g construction gi is Weather- res ng materials a Factories at Clayburn and Kilgard, BG, ELEctRicRamway Co VICTORIA Permanence Is Sound Economy Wet, stormy, damp weather is again just around the corner, In all a thought to Permanence in its s » best and “Clayburn’’ is a standard of quality. Clayburn Company, Ltd. Phones: Abbotsford 12 & 24 J. W. BALL, Resident Manager Choir: ‘For God So Loved the World | 89. MATTHEW'S GHUROH = Rey. R. BE. w. Biddell, Vicar Sunday Next— (EASTER § Sunday School 10 a.m 100D FRIDAY € friends for their ki 3 during r long illness, and the fects of sym- thy at the time of her death. These express our thanks Phone 10303 | Growers, Ltd. Jst P.O. Box 2 Donald MacNeill, “Abbotsford, For Sale—Fresh oat with nanny kid 5; also 6-hole Reliable Tange, one ater, a shack 14x18 and « fow Other usehold effects. “Apply Hugh or Sunday School 10 a.m, Preaching Services 11 a.m. and 7.30 pm Junior Servites 7 p.m at J. H. Bury’s Home at 10,80 a.m, CHURCH OF ‘rIif NAZARENE Rev. L, E Channel, Pastor EASTER SUNDAY Morning Subject: ** Resurrection’? GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE NOTICE TO LIBERALS B, Marcon, Sardis, B.C, LUMBER OF ALL KINDS ROUGH OR DRESSED SHINGLES HIGH QUALITY LARGE STOCKS LOWEST PRICES fs ABBOTSFORD LUMBER, MINING and DEVELOPMENT CO, LTD. : a AaA asa 0d 0\0n LYN TX UV OVI VET TE i ene, these DRARP2 4A a Kath PHD rT eae Cores