umas: “WHat % ng Wega opt qui Ne PAID UP CIROULATION COVERING ABBOTSFORD, MATSQUI, CLAYBUEN, KILGAXD, SPRAITON, HUNTINGDON, ALDERGROVE, GIFFORD, SUMAS PRAIRIE AND ALL LOCAL POINTS aE ? - No. 51; Vol. 2 ABBOTSFORD, B.C., Thursday, December 4, 1924 $1.50 per year ih School BKorm v- EDITORIAL STAFF Edior—Jessie Coogan fistant Editor—Betty West. "potters —Francis McPhail Enid _ _ Winson and Eva Ware. ‘THE COMfNG ORDEAL posting of examination time- bles will soon awaken even the sleep- student to the fact that Christmas 6 are about a week away. There # general atmosphere of work and orry in the school-grounds, and pen- itent students are p ing th 5 with large overdoses of study, However laudable may be the spirit that prompts such application to duty, __ there is no necessity for the large num. © ber of worried faces and impending nervous breakdowns that make period- eal appearances. As exams approach, evidences of sleepless nights and worn nerves are too apparent and during the actual period of writing the usual _ prevalent cold in which the conscien- _ tious students feel called upon to in- ‘do dulge, adds to the general attractive- ness of the student body. While we are not as dismayed ag we may appear at the actually noticeable _ loss of beauty, we feel that we may | take upon ourselves the responsibility es "of giving fatherly advice about the needless strain that students impose on ;themselves, The one time of the year when the hist possible care uf the health should be taken, is that during _,the exams. No student can do his best ae - 5 2 yi P on @ paper unless he is physically fit— _ in most exams good health is as great ‘Anvasset as a knowledge of the sub- ject, and having the ability to think absolutely clearly while writing a» paper is a good start toward obtaining high marks. Cramming and extra studying are necessary evils, and most young human beings can stand them _ without any great harm. But while ties are working unusually bard and “under an unusual strain, students should _ try to take every precaution to keep ‘themselves in the best possible shape _ for the approaching turmoil. > ——__+-+-___ It has been suggested to a reporter that a gravel walk be made from the side-walk up to the school house. ; Sahl Many things are asked of reporters ‘but we draw the line, a thick blue line at gravel walks. The students - have _ not the authority to make a walk them- selves, but willing assistence , would . probably be rendered by those who come in dancing pumps, and expect to kecy their feet dry. If those people aro fond of throwing stones would bring them to school and put them to use, we would soon have a respectable path. Unfortunately this paper i edited by girls, but it is to be supposed that if the boys had that honor, they would have enough sand in them to construct a path themselves. However as our supply of boys islimited we feel obliged to call upon others to supply _ the sand. . tt e The teacher read aloud with all the emphasis of her poetic soul—the beauti- ful lines of Bryant’s ‘‘To a Water- fowl.’’ “Now boys,’’ she exclaimed ne ardently, ‘‘how would you feel if you saw the waterfowl far in the sky?’’ Dead silence! ‘‘Come,” John, what would you have said?’’ John shuffled his feet uneasily and at length stolidly Temerked, ‘‘Wal, I reckon I’dj say, “Thar goes a duck’.’? CARD OF THANKS The Matsqui Women’s Institute wish thank those people of Matsqui, Gifford, Clayburn and Mt. Lehman who so generously donated gifts und money to their stall at the Bazaar in aid of the M.S. A, Hospital. MRS. GURNEY, Fresident. t Horace and Edward Penzer who re- sided at St, Nicholas a few years ago, are here from Manitoba on a holiday, and are the ats of Mr, and Mrs. D, McCrimmon, ee Abbotsford villagers should have no mplaint against C issi Hig- . ginson—on the grounds of extravagance Not only is he giving his council duties gratis, but following our intimation Inst week he rolled up his sleeves and ‘went to work with a shovel filling up Program of Recital Following is the programme of the Recital to be given by some of the ad- vanced pupils of Miss A. M. Steede, in the Masonic hall to-morrow evening: Trio—‘Forget Me Not’? - «= MISS JESSIE COOGAN MISS GRACE COULING MISS A M. STEEDE Pianoforte— ‘Intermezzo’? Leschitzsky MISS TAYLOR. “Novelette’’ - - International Dog-Sled Derby For February, i MISS IRENE KING “Tinpromptu’? - + Reinhold MISS STELLA HURUM “Wedding Day’’ - - MISS FREDA NELSON “Allegro”? iS Beethoven LLOYD VANETTA “*Valso Chromatique’’ - Godard 3 MISS CORINNE FLODIN Grieg MISS GRACE COULING “*Rondo Capricci 9) Near aan y MISS IRENE KING “Minyet”? Sie Paderewski MISS FREDA NELSON ‘Country Gardens’’ : LLOYD VANETTA “Scherzo?” ay ee = “*Cuckoo’? =. Cant is : MISS K, TAYLOR “Sous Bois’? + + + = 8taud “*Seherzo’? + + + McEwen MISS STELLA HURUM Grainger Schubert Arensky “Spinning Song’? - MISS CORINNE FLODIN Song—‘‘Love Came Calling’? MR, THORNTHWAITE With Violin and ’Cello obligato “‘La Regata Venézian’’ - Liszt MISS IRENE KING Scherzo’? - : Mendelssohn “Luba’? - - Butt LLOYD VANETTA _ Presentation of Certificates ‘Home Sweet Home’’ MISS FREDA NELSON ———+>—____ Successful Bazaar Nets $198 at Patricia Two or three auto parties of Abbots- ford people attended the bazaar and dance held at Patricia in the Commun- ity Hull last week and report a good time. The total proceeds of the event were $198, which after all expenses are paid leaves the association sufficient to liquidate the entire indebteduess on the hall and furnishings, Monthly School Report Following is a report of the’ pupils in the Abbotsford Public Sehool for the mouth of November (first three in order of merit): Grade 8—Laura Mc Kinnon, Kitty Hayne, Norma: Sumner; Grade 7—Bobby Webster, Roy Mills, Cammille Trethewey; Grad: 6—Elsie McDonald, Elsie Talbot, Sadie Groat; Grade 5A—Margaret Irvine, Carrie Leary, Leah Deering; Grade 5B—Boy- dell Hill, Albert Beard, Enda Boyce; Grade 4—Walter Bamford, Philias Gau- thier, Gordon Gosling; Grade 3—Mary Bennet, Margaret Snashall, James Chap- man; Grade 2A—Patricia Millard, Gor- don Winton, Mary Rooney; Grade 2B— Hazel Dunbar, Betty Irvine, Hazel White; Grade 1A—Norene Atkins, Sid- ney Wright, Fred Reeve; Giade 1B— Audrey MeDonald, Garry Cook, Mel- ville Currie, P. G. COOK, Principal. —_— ——+ Little Hazel White is recovering from a heavy cold which caused some anxiety at first. eas The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Colelough is very ill with convulsions, Boe Mrs. R, Brown who has been visiting at the home of her son, H. Brown, is spending a few days of this week with Mrs. R. Beaton of Matsqui. = ees Mrs, Newman of Pesrdonville and Mr. Wooler and Mrs. Campboll of Bell- ingham were week-end guests at the home of Mrs. F, Wooler. eee The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. C, A. some of the holes on Essendene avenue Ryall on Wednesday afternoon. Violin cello Solo—‘‘Pastorale’’ Squire > Stojowski -s Cy Club dates back to 1789. hard on the course. perhaps. t in the French-C;: di; in their blood. if it wins,—all right. If not—all good horse, anyway. mM @ guide to “The City of Quebec” one reads that among other things Quebec is celebrated for its horse races, which for more than a century were or- ganized and kept going by the wealthy officers of the British crack regiments stationed there on garrison duty, and that the organization of the Quebec Turf Horse racing is still a sea- sonal attraction to the Ancient City. brings horses and racing enthusiasts from practically all over the continent, and has done for years, but the native Quebecer is inclined to enthuse more over the trotting races that take place when the snow is packed Then there are horses he knows and really belong to him. Horses from “way back”, One has only to attend a trotting meet in Quebec to know just how much of the true sporting spirit is inh It is not always the one who has-placed most money that is the most voci- ferous as the trotting nags near the post. They excitedly shout their favourites name, and wave their arms for its encouragement, and It is perhaps the enthusiasm for the race shown by the people of Quebec that is responsible for the con- tinuance of the Eastern International Dog-Sled Derby, tion Grounds. Melow—The Chateau north-west husky leader inset. The Fall meet them in. or less each day. ~ Racing is right, it’s a darn In and around Quebec. Top left—Trotting on Exhibi Right—Earl Brydges huskies, winners of la: year’s derby, nearing the post. Frontenac dog Left—A fair ski-ing enthusiast. team with ‘‘Mountie,’’ famous held annually in that city. The Derby is supported by winter sportsmen from all over the continent, and entries are made from all parts of the continent upon which snow falls to stay for the season; but without the support of the people of Quebec the eveni could not be the great success it is. which the Derby is scheduled, everyone who can de- clares a holiday and gets as close to the starters’ stand as is possible for the crowd, and ‘when the dogs come panting home, it is not so much the visitor at the Chateau as it is Jean Baptiste of Quebec who cheers On the three days for This season’s Eastern International Dog-Sled Derby has been definitely scheduled to take place February 19, 20 and 21st. As in former years the distance to be covered will be 120 miles, at the rate of 40 miles more Earl Brydges, winner of last year’s Derby with the Ontario Paper Company's team, will defend his honors in the face of much competition. An American team won the gold trophy in 1922, and it is expected that several teams will try to regain it for the United States. will try to keep it from going across the border, in- cluding one of five Alaskan huskies which is being entered by two McGill students. “Dan Jo” which led three teams to victory in three sweepstakes in the Yukon district last year. Possibly fifteen or more teams Thiy is headed by CHINESE CONVICTED rie Wong Song Duck, who rung a little store and laundry in Abbotsford, was found guilty of selling opiu:n and was reinanded for sentence at the assizes in New Westminster last week. ooo TRUE BLUES ELECT OFFICERS On Monday evening the regular monthly meeting of the Loyal True Blue Lodge was held in the Orange hall. Committees were appointed and plans made for the dance which will be held in the theatre hall on New Year’s Eve. business Was transacted, and applications for mem- bership received. The election of officers for the com- ing year resulted as follows: Worship- ful Mistress, Mrs. S. F. White; Deputy Mistress, Mrs. J. Doutaz; Secretary, Mrs, T. Walters; Treasurer and Finane- ial Secretary, Mrs. T. McMillan; (both re-elected); Chaplain, Mrs. W. Roberts; Director of Ceremonies, Mrs. C. Spring; Conductor of Ceremonies, C. Spring; General Inside Tyler and Musician, Mrs Mouldy; Outside Tyler, M. McGillivray. oe CHRISTMAS CARDS For Canadian and United States mail ing the News can give a 36-hour service on private printed Christmas greeting cards. Orders taken until Christmas week, oe ————— Shares for the proposed Elks Home to be loeated at Aldergrove are selling rapidly. Practically $2000 worth of stock was reported as sold at Tuesday night’s regular meeting in Aldergrove, a substantial portion of which has been subscribed by members residing in the Abbotsford-Sumas district. H. Beetle- stone, J. Fraser and A. H. Harrop are members of the campaign committee in charge of the district east of Alier- grove. oe O's Mrs. Cochenotr and baby of Horn- briook, Cal. are visiting Mrs. M. Shore WANT TO OPEN PERMANENT STORE IN ABBOTSFORD of Teb- butt & Glanville, retailers of ladies and The New Westminster firm men’s clothing have been opening a branch store in the Gazeley bldg., Ab- the past month to test out the local trade conditions as they pertain to their line. Encouraged by conditions the firm expressed a desire to locate a per- Manent store in Abbotsford as soon as a suitable location can be secured. The botsford, every Wednesday for these concern are importers of English clo- thing and dealers in bankrupt stocks, a ne ee HOSPITAL DONATION LIST Below is a list of donations to the M.S. A. Hospital for the month of November, fro which the directors re- turn thanks: Magazines and flowers, Mrs. W. Stewart and the Misses Rodge:; pwrpkin, Wilfred Clayburn: gramophone records, Mrs. Milier; bulbs Young, Brown Bros., Vancouver; vegetables Mrs. Leonard Smith, Matsqui; game, W. Wells, K, CAMPBELL, Matron +++: NOTIC= The Abbotsford True Blue Lodge wish to notify the public that at the time they rented the theatre hall for the dance which will be held on New Year's Eve, the hall was not otherwise engaged. Since the organization of the Blue Lodge 18 y. fuuctions on this night. Signed, MRS, W. ROBERTS Convenor of Dance Committee. ++ 2 Miss Annie McCrimmon entertained True held rs ago, it bas the Guard Team of the Maccabee Lodge at her home on Thursday evening. sre Tlans are complete for the holding of the Masquérade dance in the old What- com Road hall next Friday evening. ton Sunday afternoon at 2 c) ere and There Radio stations are tobe established near Montreal and Vancouver as links in the Empire wireless station program as the result of arrange- tents just completed between the British Government, the Department of Marine and Fisheries of Canada and the affiliated Marconi com- panies. The Manitoba Pulp and Paper Company will, it is understood, shortly establish a plant at St. Boni- face, near Winnipeg, Man. The company plans to expend $3,600,000 of its $5,000,000 capital on imme- diate operations, and to build a 200- ton newsprint mill, employing about 700 men, J P Canada’s trade is growing at a faster ratio than ever before, de- spite the war. She now sells to 100 and buys from 77 countries. Her total foreign trade, in the calendar year 1923, reached $1,918,264,789, an increase of 16 per cent in one year, and her interchange of com- merce increased 70 per cent between 1913-14 and the past year. John B, Thompson, noted sports- ™man and writer on the out-of-doors, widely and popularly known by his pen name of “Ozark Ripley,” is visiting the Canadian Pacific bun- ck camps in Ontario, giving emonstrations of his skill as a fly and bait caster, as well as free casting lessons to guests and infor- mal talks on fishing and other out- door subjects. Creating a new record for the 15 years it has been in business, the Saskatchewan Co-operative Eleva- tor Company will have handled 50,- 000,000 bushels of grain through its commission department in the 1923- 4 season, it is announced. The es- timate of grain handled through terminal elevators for the 1923-4 season is 58,000,000 bushels. ns Rey. A. H. Priest will conduct serv- Whatcom Rd, 30, ice in the Municipal hall sss Under the auspices of tho Hunting- don Women’s Institute a whist drive aud radio held in the echool house this evening (Thursday). dance will be Hospital Bazaar Credit To Women Of District . The annual bazaar of the M. 8. A. hospita) Women’s Auxiliary on Friday culminated weeks of preparation and work by hundreds of useful, public — spirited women in all parts of the dis- trict. Responsibility in helping main. ~ tain this distrinct institute for the care of the sick is the voluntarily accepted duty of our women citizens, and both iadividually and through their insti- tutes they demonstrated their accept. — ance of this duty by the splendid Arrays of articles which were offered for sale on the bazaaX stalls on Friday. And the publie generally, the men par- ticularly, were willing to do their part, as was evident before 8 p.m, on bazaar night, when the stalls were virtually bare of everything but containers and wrappers, and in the Auxiliary coffers were some 575 good Canadian dollars, which will help keep the wolf from the hospital door for another year. Much work had been done again this year by volunteer carpenters and the ladies to make the booths and hall in- terior attractive, and an impromptu en- tertainment provided for the patrons during the buying. The attendance was quite as large as in former years, and considering “the comparative financial stringency, the Auxiliary ladies are fully satisfied with the financial ‘pro- céeds, which, added to the dance reven- we, will compare favorably with last year. During the day musie was provided by Prof. Harvey, Mrs. EB. A, Barrett, and T. Snashall. Raffle winners were: J. Cottrill, a rooster; Mrs. Zoigler, # tablecloth; Mrs, M. Nelles, a hand painting; Mrs. Onions, Mrs, Ross and Misses Steede, dressed dolls; S, Trethe- wey, box eandies; A, McCaijum, pair — pillow eases. J. Frith won the pair of bantums he had donated, and returned them to be auctioned. : —~+>-____ ABBOTSFORD HOTEL GUEST List Pollowing! is the Abbotsford Hotel guest list for the week November 25 to December 2: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miggins, of Prince Rupert; Chas. Baker of Hoquiam, Wash.; D. Rose, Seattle; Ti. G. Wright of Seattle; O, If, Gurney B. Feeney, J. A, McDonald and D. Stewart of New Westminster; W. An- derson, Mr. and Mrs. A, Rani, FP, Mor- ley and party, and Mr, and Mrs, J. E. th, all of Bellingham; A. H, Silk of Mission; N. U. Nascou and f. A. Car- michael of Aldergrove; and the follow- ing from Vancouver: G. M, Opsal, L, Braum, Mr. and Mrs. Al Roberts, M. G, Dayton, Mr. and Mrs. A. J, Curzon, A, MacPhee, Frank Mauby, Wm. Sproule, Thos. H. Ingram, O, Russ, A. Thain, L. Deither, E. J. Cameron, Rev, McKiey ft. Arvold, Dr, Grady, and Wm. Grant. ———_--+-—___ Abbotsford St, Andrew’s & Caledonian ° Society REGULAR MEETING in the Masonic Hall on Saturday Next December 6, All members requested to attend. gee L.0.L, HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING At the last regular meeting of the Abbotsford L. O. lL, 1876, the follow- ing officers were elected for the year 5: Worshipful Master, C. 1, bd A 24 Deputy Master, K. McKy W. Secretary, C, Spring; Finangial Secretary, W. Knox; Treasurer, J, Doutaz; Director of Cer- s, C. Conway; Conductor of Cer- in Roberts; Recording emo emoni r; Inside Tyler, M. McGillivray; Outside Tyler, T. MeMill an, The Lodge commences the new year with a large paid-up membershin, 27 prospects for the year are very be shit On Tuesday evening members of |! local Lodg visited King Edward Lod e, Vaucouver and participated ima most enjoyable time. —-—#-+<- Johnson is ill in the M, 8, A, Her husband is his mining claim caring for the fo) ses — W. 8. Hill-Tout attended the annua) meeting of the Berry Growerr’ Un'- held in Vancouver at the weck-end . fie. ee Mrs. hospital. home from Mrs. F. W. Rudge and } Rudge visited in Vancouver this week,