ABBOTSFORD SUMAS & MATSQUINEWS Qual ity First COCOA, Rowntree’s.... PINEAPPLE, Sliced ......... BIRD'S CUSTARD POWDER .. BIRK’S TUNA FISH... PORT GARRY THA Tresh AND COF Ground Beans BAKING POWDER, Blue Ribbon LEMON BXTRACT Hevenee JELLY POWDER, Lushus, 6 Flavors ‘PER at Benedict’s %4-Ib. tin 22° ‘Tin 10° 2 vue. 25° Tin 23° 3). tn 75° bei bottle 19° 3 for 25° Fancy Plate Special Lb. Ae; 350; QBe with DAN COREA UENO TR eine ding ibis ae viet te. cin dilate, uatiasl . Tin 19° APPLES, Quality ¢he Finest and —— Prices are Right PHONE 111 THE FAMILY GROCER WE DELIVER Cariboo Hunter Tells of Narrow Escape When Moose Charged Story of a wounded moose charg- ing one their party was brought into Abbotsford on Saturday by three Van- couver men, en route home from a big game hunting trip near Fort Fra- ser. One of the party had dropped a big bull in a swamp and laid his gun down and turned away for a mom- ment, assuming the animal was dead. Hearing a grunt behind him he turned around to see the animal almost upon him, with front hoofs upraised. With presence of mind, he threw his coat, which he had taken off, over the an- Imal’s head, Taking advantage of the moment's distraction, he seized his rif- Je and fired, the shot splitting part of the antler and partially stunning the animal, which he then despatch- ed. A The hunters, Perey and Leslie Knowles of Vancouver and Alfred Dalwen of Fort Fraser, said they had SOMETHING FOR NOTHING 2 : WEIR’S FIREPR a. Will Save You Trouble and Money. OOF GARAGE Wrecker Phone 36 never before seen so many moose at one time, ‘They were actually in herds. But it fs one thing to shoot @ moose, and another thing to bring out the meat" they said. Coyotes were more numerous than for sever- al years, the men stated. Dr. Rogers, who has been employ- ed at the Pacific Milk Co. plant here for several years, expects to leave this week for the Peace River district, which he formerly resided. Those Repairs Should be Done Now! ; MOVED 4 into Mann Block, upstairs . LIST YOUR FARM AND TOWN PROPERTI 2S WITH ME ALEXANDER McCALLUM Office next P.O. NOTARY PUBLIC Phone 43 With Fall weather not very far off, any roof or outside repairs should be attended to right away. Get a quotation from us —you will find the price right and the best of materials and skilled workmanship ensure a thorough job Rural Contractors, Ltd. J. A. McDONALD; Pres. & Mgr. McCallum Rd., S,, A Plowing Match On Sumas | Details of the forthcoming plowing match were discussed at a well attend- el meeting in Legion hall last Thurs- day. Mr. R. Whitson presided. After scouring over Matsqui and Sumas prairies for a suitable field on which to hold the match, the com- mittee reported an offer from Mr. Rudge, which was favorable consid- ered. Suggestion that a tractor oh S! bo ae tabs in the match, made necessary to seek a field. Reeve Hougen offered the of one of his, and the committee will decided upon inspection, Secretary Kettle was an invitation to Ho: minister of agr! match. After a committeeman upon the attitude of the local bank manager In an appll- cation for a cup similar to that off ed by other banks, the meeting” use sked to send McDonald, ttend the in- structed the secretary to make appli- cation to the Royal Bank supervisor In the matter. Next meeting was set for Nov. 8. Date of the plowing match was changed to November 14 to avold conflicting with the Sumas game club barbeque. Messrs. Boley, Phillips, Heller, W ster Simpson wi ecutive. committee. tee: Messrs, Conway, Phillips. b= an ex- "Tea m"’ commit- Gough and SUMAS DISTRICT Residents of the area west of the Vedder canal predict one of the most disastrous floods the Valley has ever known, with possible loss of life and also property, unless more adequate protection work is undertaken, It is known that the detion of the river extending from oR. bridg B.C. the to the canal is steadily filling with the level of adjoining lands, gravel and silt, the river above the Mennonite settlement the bed to be almost three feet higher than it was four years ago. If allowed to build up, a freshet flood may break through the dyke and cut @ new channel across Sumas prairie. It has been suggested that the work alsing be undertaken jointly by Sumas and paula municipalities and the in} nd iy river bottom, the | Rose Theatre f 7 SUMAS, WASH Alihutsfu . A. STOCKWELL, Mer. and Lessee rd Theatre SATURDAY AND SON NDAY November 3 and 4— ZANB GREY'S To the Last Man’ oe One of the best Zane Grey stories ever produced. If you like a fast ac- tion western, don’t miss this one. Comedy Novelty Reel Cartoon —and— News _ Admission 16c and 35¢ WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY Noyember 7 and 8— “HAVE A HEART” 4 with Jean Parker, James Dunn, Una - Merkel and Stuart Erwin Jean Parker in her first starring picture, It's a dandy, SATURDAY, November “The Lost 2nd— Satan ! A hea of love that surpasses love—the I of man for man. Comedy and Cartoon BUCK JONES in “THE RED RIDER” Evening 7 & 9 Adults 25¢; Child Matinee 2.80 Adults 250; Child Patrol’’ 3 with Victor McLaglen, Boris Karloff, Wallace Ford and Reginald Denny Heroic ! Blazing ! Glorious ! It's great because it’s real, Imme as the trackless desert ! @ruel t wrenching drama WEDNESDAY, November 7th ROBERT ARMSTRONG with DIXIE LEE in “*Manhattan Love Song’ A symphony of melody and mirth, A story of New York penthouses and burlesque shows. One of the most unique stories of Manhattan brought to the screen. nse as love Andy Clyde and other Comedies Sport Reel Evening, 7 & 9 Adults 25c; Child 10c 1be 10c Now !—Perfect Sound System ! Comedy and Cartoon Admission lic # AUCTION SALE REAR OF ROYAL BANK SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 34 1.30 A quantity of Bap’ Varnishes; Joints of Bs Bell Organ ool; Axminster Rug 9x9; Bed, complete; Child's Crib; Dresser; Commode; Heater; Sink; Window alvanized Iron Tank S and many other Farm and Household effec’ merous to mention. List your stock and merchandise early Saturday, morning of the sale Vil du my best for you. » BEVAN Auctioneer, Consult him for and Home Auctions; phone Ab. Paints and next and Farm sox . AUCTION SALE < in the HURNDALL & WHBELER BARN CHILLIWACK SATURDAY, NOVEMBER Zr at 1.30 p.m. an le will in- above date the entire Marcy of Vye Road, s, fresh or Our regular P clude on a herd of Mr. F “=e all choice young Guernse 2 due before end of year, IVAN HURNDALL Shoe Repairs We att cobble, RNESS REPALRDD Guaran! A. McDONALD Essendene Ave. East Rebuild— _ Prices BtcasoDab le Bry) Work ts teed _‘Sexpress: It... with Flowers” It with Flowers” Cut Se fp oars ¢® Floral Designs SHRUBS ENNIALS ALPIN PER ROSEBAY GARDENS Telephone: Abbotsford 169F R. CROUTER, Huntingdon If you are using home-grown oats, -You can’t feed them alone, Just try our ‘25” And give your mixture “tone” One of this mash with two of oats, Is what you will require, This combined judiciously Will send production higher. B. & K. Milling Co., Ltd. | ead eae Phone 52 G, PEARDON, Abbotsford Mgr. oF Boo S . ae PEARDONVILLE LIVE Y'S | Peardonyille Community Hall . SATURDAY, NOV, 3rd; 8.30—12.00 Now is the Season to Overhaul } Valley Vagabonds Orchestra Admission Refreshments 25c Sumas Agricultural Association . SUMAS AGRICUL PRIDAY, NOVEMBER Dancing 9 ull 2 Radiocasters 1 50c PRAL HALL . , 1054 nments Gentlemen Rey. and Mra. itimme! have moved into the house #treet, vacated by Constable Pine Watt. building is being Phe old Vicarage YG lemolshed, coe Gum Boots Half Soled - Repaired SNAGS FIXED Keep Feet Dry and Health Good Auto & Truck Tires & Tubes Complete Vulcanizing Plant Slim’s Tire Service Phone 82 Ashdown S. Station 9} ion now on both sides of the Vedder, wart dredging puge grayel dd for road surfacing in the adjoining municipal- ities. Now the Mennonite “Penetratio: xtent of the Mennonite “penetra- tion” in Yarrow district was instanced by a well-known farmer of the area last week, who stated that his pro- perty was now completed surrounded by Mennonite holdings. “My neigh- bor sold 40 acres of his bush land to them for $200" he said, deploring the insular position of several Canudian families in that vicinity. “What with Orientals creeping in all over the “prairie and semi-destitute Russian- German religious colonies in poss is going to be a tough outlook for our families pretty soon.” was his comment. oor Sumas Reclamation Did Not Benefit Many Old-Timers “Reclamation of Sumas lake may hafe been ‘the greatest good for the greatest number,’ but it certainly has hit hard some of old-timers” ob- served one of them to The News last week, “Before the dyke was built, we owned our land, and were at least making @ living. Now, with an an- nual dyke charge of over $4 an acre 1 certainly don’t , and have actually given clear title of 40 acres of bush land to the dyking commission be- cause the land will not bear the an- nual assessment. Pity ute Property “Rich’’ In these days of high taxation, pro- perty ownership is not generally pro- fitable. Here is a city instance: A Seattle friend owned four good lots not far from the desirable resi- dential Queen Ann hill district— in- vestment of 20 years savings. An ap- artment hoteiman’s proposal to buiud @ 40-apartment masonry block on the property on a “life ground rental basis was accepted. Whe fine new structure went up, the ee car's ground rent was paid, but ants were slow to move in. Prosperity bubbles burst in the US, and after three years’ struggle apartment block owner took 000 loss and handed to a quit claim upon the beautiful new apartinent block. Improveme howeve: on began to property- owner The gift of the building did not look taxes, Gilmour offers these NEW A BIG SHIPMENT of Infants’ and Children’s wear Rompers, Dresses, derwear, Hoslery. Good season- able merchandise at yery moder- ate prices A GOOD SBPLECTION of Ladies’ better Dresses, always on hand, of the very latest st: COO ES: WE ARE STOCKING half sizes in Ladies’ House Dresses. This assures the short stout figures much better fit. Made of tub- fast prints. Priced at— $1.95 just arrived. Panties, Un- CHILDRE Boots, brown onl: Short Rubber Sizes 4 to 2. yles and ma- terlals. Priced from— Priced at— $7.95 to $4.95 15¢ LADIES' AFTPRNOON Dresses | WI HAVE a large and varied of Cotton Tweeds, with half and long sleeves. 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Gilmour Bld Abbotsford Phone 61 so favorable when these taxes over- took him. Today. perty nas pro- he he property-owner has no the taxes confiscated it— lost his savings. And life's has no job. Brown and Ross E uve imported Guernsey cattle from W Matcom Co n The former brought in « fine animal, whose dam holds the California state champion- ship, The monthly meeting of the Upper ASHDOWN'S SERVICE STATION Gas, Oil, Grease, Specialized Lubrication. Phone 66 Atlas Tires and SLIM’S TIRE SHOP Batteries, Vulcanizing, Battery Repairs JACARTIN GARAGE SSPIELE isda SARHSS, eeaoes Storage. Phone 82 Sumas Social Club was held at the home of Mrs. C. Baynes last week, with Mrs. W. C. Blinch as co-host | Visitors at the home of Mr. and 3, W. H. FE week were Bert of 1 M. and Hunter & bridge party ut the latter's home on Thursday « ternoon, Mr. and A barn party was held by Mrs. J, Brown on Friday evening, in honor of the Huntingdon public school children, A jolly ume was} had by all | Are You Ready for the premier Social Eyent of the Season. . the Armistice Masquerade | of the Canadian Legion | Matsqui, Friday, Noyember 9 Clean Sawdust LARGE QUANTITY Dry Slabwood GENERAD TRUCKIN MATHERS ABBOTSFORD MOTORS) T (Co.