Abbotsford, S umas €? Matsqui News Twelfth Year. No. 52 Abbotsford, B. C., Tuesday, December 24th, 1935 Ten Cents per Month. Yuletide Messages from Mlatsqui, Sumas and Abbotsford Councils ABBOTSFORD To the Citizens of Abbotsford, In wishing you the old, old wish “A merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year, the Commis- SUMAS The Reeve and Councillors of the Corporation of the District of Sumas wish to take this opportunity to wish the residents of Sumas, one and all, Grevtings for Christmas. and the New Dear The Advertisers MATSQUI Mr. and Mrs. Lambert are spending Christmas holidays as guests of their daughter at Yorkton, Sask, Miss Hazel Jacobson of Everett, Wash, is the guest of her father, Mr. T. Jacobson, Gifofrd Sunday School is holding a concert and lantern lecture on Dec. 26 in the school. The afiair is free and everybody welcome. ABBOTSFORD Contract for driving a tunnel under Essendene avenue near The News building has been let by the depart- ment of public works to H. McNeill and Aubrey Morrow. The excavation is to be six feet square and over 100 feet in length, the work to be com- pleted in 80 days. Marriage.—In Bellingham this week Mr. Howard Benedict to Miss Ethel Berry, former member of Sumas-Ab- 7 . the compliments of the season, and to o f Mr. and Mrs. A. Whitson have as Bee vould supe * oe a er thank the ratepayers for their co-op- an U ls) G iC O their guests their daughter Mrs. R. D. | botsford high school staff. The young (he ARO IE ISAS ESTE AE cuts Goa ; Wards and childen of Powell River. |couple will make their home at Sil- eration in-carrying on the work of . . . ’ Repco iams Cunstite fucuee, the Municipality during the year 1936 | h N in in Miss Alice ‘Smith | is © spending | Verdale, where Mr. Benedict 1g In the Although the times and conditions DX. I. HOUGBN, € EWS jJO some time visiting in Mt. Vernon, |store business, rier cco © nonmale: mab betarord ALE : ie Z hi ll d Wash. Legionnaires were hosts yesterday af- at ri er, J as 2 sues! |ternoon to a large crowd of children EW pe eta a pane gue ea oe WIs Ing a rea ers ingen see iinaeoe ciaverauie o and their parents at a Christmas Tree another year finds up with no out- aa a ij a oe . ‘ied party, at which every child was ecl- another year finds us with no out- Ss th ( | t gedale community club held | pient of a gift and candies . Santa good and other revenues in good | — Q G omp imen cs) whist drive on Thursday evening. The | Gjaus H. Beetlestone presided at the , ot f reduction in mill} To the Ratepayers of Matsqui: prize-winners were Mrs, D. MacDou- | tree, distributing the gifts, whilo his shape in spite o: * gall, Mrs. T, Fordsvar and Mr. B.|ajdsmen were members of the Legion rate in taxation in 1935. The Inspector of Municipalities vi- sited the Village this year and ex- pressed satisfaction with the progress made and civic conditions in general, complimenting the Commissioners and Clerk on their efficient manage- ment. Increased building activities are noted adjacent to the Village, which is all to the good, as, the new- comers do their business in Abbots- ford. A new foundation was built un- der water tank, and tank movei back to safeguard it in the event of fur- ther land-slides. Roads and sidewalks maintained and improved, and arrangements are made for a gravel supply which will last for many years by the purchase of an acre of gravel bed strom Mr, Mchay of Sumas Prairie. Agreement has been reached with the Executive of Central Valley Fair Society for the molding of their annual fair in Jubilee grounus, the first fair being held in 1935 Was so encouraging that the lair uciety have decided to make it a two dit ny 19567” y Board in havin eto make Abbotstord “headq: dey Union Nw itho nw ic Fe No | very iew at present for 1936; present icesyToads and sidewalks to be ma an id and improved as funds per’ he Board ‘of Trade, whith is of {told value in the district, hayereat ‘ted the Commissioners to look (he question of improving and ad ling to fire-fighting equipment. A survey thas been made by, Mr. Dowling), en- gineer of the Board of Fire Under- Writers, and his report submitted, your Commissioners will keep’ t! reconimendations before them Considering future improvements tdditions. onclusion, your Col are) of the opinion that 0) town will) agree, th GILMO! / Ks TY . “Always—a , Good ‘STOCKWELL, & I Taking advantage of the courtesy extended me by the Editor at this Season, I wish to send the following message to you all: Knowing as I do the extreme diffi- culties that one and all are labouring under, it is indeed hard to merely ex- tend the usual complimentary greet- ings. Had I but that to offer you I would hesitate to avail myself of the opportunity, It is apparent to all that this has been the most trying year for every- one, if they be those who pay the taxes or those who are entrusted with their expenditure—a year of sacrifice to you, a year of extreme difficulty to us. Demands have been made on us that we could only under-estimate at the beginning of the year; charges have been placed on us that no one knew of; Nature itself, as-you know, at the beginning of the year, placed a financial burden on our shoulders that might, to some, have seemed in- surmountable, To your Council, it was just another burden to be met in fulfilling our du- ties as your elected representative, This is not the time for me to say how we have met the many exigencies that have-arisen; I think it sufficient to say that I consider our most se- vere critics will be pleasantly sur- prised by the way we have met von- ditions never before equalled in any municipality. Details of this will be Submitted for your approval at the proper time. ’ As to the future, I am pleased to say, thanks to the co-operation and loyalty given me by my colleagues and staff, that even, judging by the past record, which will, as I have said, be substantiated, I have great hopes that from certain negotiations now underway I can see, if properly executed, a great deal of assistance to the hard-pressed ratepayer and to our unfortunate neighbors, who, through no fault of their own, are suffering from the present financial stringency, : This is the immediate task of the future and, as I have already said, should we be successful (and I have no doubt we shall be by sincere and honest following of our negotiations) then I will be justified in wishing to one and all of the municipality that I have had the honor to be Reeve of for five years “a merry Christmas, a happy and prosperous New Year” with the knowledge that between us we will continue until we reach the ultimate of our desire—equality and justice to one and all. G. A- ORUICKSHANK, Reeve [SFORD sketch by the C.G. of the Season. CLAYBURN Mrs. Turner of Vancouver, daught- er of Mr, and Mrs. Kay, Clayburn, sustained a fractured leg in an automobile accident on the Yale road near Aldergrove on Monday evening. ‘Phe car in which she was a passenger, struck an icy spot on the road and skidded into the ditch. An entertaining program of drills, recitations and dialogues was given by children of Clayburn in the school- house on ‘Vhursday evening, on the oc casion of the Christmas concert. Lit- tle Nomie Cairns was the star of the evening when she sang a vocal solo: “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” A G.LT. girls was well done and Santa Calus arrived at just the right moment, and gifts of toys, nuts and candy were presented to the children, who showed the careful training of their teacher, Miss Julia Prasoloski. Mrs. R, A» Cooper was the pianiste. Both schools were packed to capa- city on Friday evening when Clay- burn community club held the annual whist drive and draw. Winners at the whist were Mr. and Mrs. Kerr and Mrs, Cooper and Mr. C. Yule. Pro- ceeds were for Matsqui branch of the M.S.A. Hospital Auxiliary, Mr, and Mrs. red Healey and Jac- queline of Coalmont, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Healey, Sr. the past three weeks, have return- ed to their home. Mrs. H. Sutherland is spending a few days in Vancouver as the guest of her daughter Mrs. Iveson and Mr. Iyeson. Mr. Jim Virtue of Alouette Lake Was week-end guest of Mr, and Mrs. Haynes, Mr. Ayling of Sullivan was guest of his son Mr, T, Ayling and Mrs, Ay- ling last week-end . Mr. and Mrs. Peachey had as their Buests last week Mr. Pred Thompson and Edith of Newton, Holiday Rates for New Years Regular week-end fares will be in effect on the B. C. B, raser Valley interurban line, good going to Jan- uary 1 inclusive, witu « return mit Thursday, January 2, between any two points, subject to minimum fare. ESCAPE SERIOUS INJURY IN HEAD-ON COLLISION The dense fog prevailing for the past week caused a spectacular auto crash on Thursday, in which two local youths miraculously escaped serious injury. The accident occurred on the long hill Just east of Langley. Les Groat driving a truck owned by I Parberry, Was transporting a load of milk into Vancouver, Due to the poor visibility, he was following another truck. A. Cheyrolet coupe, driven by J. Swan- son, manager of the David Spencer Chilliwack store, headed in the op- posite direction, came abreast of the first truck and then met the Parberry truck head-on, reports sive. Such was the force of the collision that the truck was turned completely round and toppled into the ditch. Contents of some fifty cans of milk were spilt SUMAS DISTRICT D. E. McAllister and family from Abbey, Sask. have taken up residence with Geo. Sparrow and family in Hun- tingdon for the winter, Mr. and Mrs. McDougall and fam- ily of New WeStminster and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Murphy and family have ta- ken up residence in the Benz house. . Manuel, for the past five years, mayor of Chilliwack, has announced that he will not again stand for of- fice’ Alderman I. Hurndall, well- known in this locality as an auction- eer, has announced that he will be a contestant in the mayoralty elec- tion. Huntingdon school children, under direction of Principal McRae and Miss Mardell Farrell, gave an entertaining program at their Christmas concert last Thursday. Residents of Upper Sumas held a meeting in the municipal hall last Thursday to discuss a plan to pipe wa- ter from neighboring hillsides to give service on Vye road and vicinity. The price of conduit and a tank, and othgr relative information was discussed, and a committee detailed to make a personal inspection of creeks on Ved- der and Sumas mountains, as also at Vye. Angus Campbell occupied the chair, Several hours were devoted in ex- amination of these streams on Satur- day by the committee, and the matter will later be further discussed. Crows are again becoming numer- ous on Sumas, a flock estimated to number at least one thousand infest- ing grain field along the old highway. “They came down from the Chilliwack district just before the fog’ ’observed a Sumas farmer. rs Chilliwack Fish and Game Conser- valon Association held their first an- nual get-together last week, when one hundred members and guests en- joyed a repast of moose, venison, duck and fish. Inspectors Cunning- ham and Butler of the Game Depart- ment were guests. Erected First Store In Abbotsford ~ The death occurred recently at Mozart, Sask., of Mr. Munroe, who passed away following a stroke. ‘The late Mr. Munroe, who was 77 years of age, was born in Quebec, He came west in 1889 and felled the first tree, and erected the first store in the townsite of Abbotsford. In the years 1894 and 1896, when freshets from the mountains flooded the sur- rounding district and caused a great loss of property and stock, Mr, Mun- roe disposed of his business in Ab- botsford, He had a reputation as a good road builder and was appointed Government Road Superintendent for the district of Chilliwack. At different periods the late Mr. Munroe held the position of council- lor and reeve for Sumas. Mr, Munroe used to recall many incidents of the early days in Abbotsford and district, when the first church service was held in his store, and the first church board met there to plan the building of a Presbyterlan Church jn Abobts- ford, The turkey shoot held by the Mats- qui branch of the C/C.l. party on Friday was attended by a large num- ber of sharp-shooters from all over the district, trusting in their skill to win them a Christmas gobbler. Only rifles of .22 calibre were used and some excellent marksmanship was seen, Range of the targets was 50 yards, Thirty birds were distributed. Mrs, Nicholson, Miss (Winnie Nich- olson and Mr. W- Wilson motored to Vancouver over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. J. Little have as their guests Mr. and Mrs. Highfield and son Peter of Vancouver. Pentecostal when Jean Hyslop, youngest daught- er of Mrs. M. Bishop, Abbotsford be- came the bride of Mr. Alec Birnie of Vancouver, were present at the ceremony, which was performed ‘by Rey. Mr. Scratch. The young couple will make their home in Vancouver. Sanders, Mr. U. Manson and Mr. G.| entertainment committee: Col. Cope, Hopkins won the Christmas cakes|jr, Marshall, J. Plowright, Secretary raffled. J. T.. Mawson and Stewards McCallum and Anderson, A quiet wedding took place at the Tabernacle on Sunday, Only immediate relatives Over 250 adults and children gath- ered in Trinity church hall last Fri- day for the Sunday school, Carols, playlets and recitations constituted a fine pro- evening for the Christmas treat Mr. and Mr. Frank Thompson have as their guest their son Mr. Stuart Thompson of Vancouver. It is rumored locally that Rev. E. H. Baker, former Anglican clergyman of Abbotsford, will oppose Reeve G. Cruickshank as C.C.F. candidate in in the forthcoming municipal elections An enjoyable surprise party was|s held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ff, |i Wilson on Friday. Mr. and Mrs, Wil- gramme presented by the children. Prizes for attendance were distributed and a jolly Santa presented gifts to the children. Master Wilfred Pattendon is con- fined to his home with a slight attack of measles. Giving an excellent finish to the festive appearance of the town are the festoons of gaily-colored lights strung across the main street at var- ous places. son leave in January for Prince ‘George. A car driven by Vic Melander of Peardonville was slightly damaged on Friday, when a passing car struck a rear wheel near Pitt Kiver bridge Mr. Melander’s car overturned down an embankment, but the passengers, Rey. E, Baker, J. Little, W. Mandale, and J. Ekmund, escaped with slight injuries. The last named was taken to the M.S.A—hospital for attentiou. A. J. Dyck, a resident of Hunting- don road’ district near Poplar, sustain- ed a broken leg last week while at work clearing logs on his farm. He Wew Wear Frolic in aid of M.-S.-A. Hospital in MATSQUI COMMUNITY HALL on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31° 1935 AUGMENTED CARMENIANS 8-PIECE ORKCHESTRA Favors — Novelties — Lots of Fun ! Tickets 50¢ Dancing 9.30—G. O. K. 3 Prizes, value $15, will be drawn for Refreshments Free Bus, Abb Poplar, Was treated in the local hospital, PINE GROVE A surprise party was held in»Mats- qui municipal hall on Wednesday last in honor of Miss Jennie Frey, who was presented with gifts in apprecia- tion of her services as librarian and secretary to the community club. Othe honored guests were Mrs. Mar- tindale, retiring president of Pine- grove W. I. and Mrs. Hodgins, retir- ing secretary, to whom presentations were made, The eyening was spent in ecards and dancing. Winners at whist were Mrs, Fosty and Mrs. Taylor, consolations, Mr. Gustafson and C. Gustafson, G, Taylor, V. Ferguson, Herrling and Gustafson are home from logging work for the holidays. Mrs. Calder is bereaved by the death of her sister, who passed away at Chilllwack recently. Miss Dolly Holmberg is spending the Christmas holiday as the guest of her aunt in New Westminster. Born—To Mr. and Mrs, Ted Strom- sten, Peardonville, Dec. 18, a daugh- ter. Admission 35c¢ Cc. C. BF. DANCE PEARDONVILLE HALL on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 Good Orchestra Whist Drive and Dance EVERY SATURDAY: NIGHT ORANGE HALL Whist (Downstairs) 8-10; Dance 9-12 CARMENIANS ORCHESTRA 25¢ Both For 25¢ Iwo Ladies admitted for price of One until 9.15 (dance only) St. Andrew’s & Caledonian Society New Year Frolic and ance in the ORANGE HALL on TUESDAY, DEC. 315% 9 till 2 aci or CON 55 be sy eas Ty a | ) cu a g ‘ Wy br ‘with JAMES CAGNEY, \~/ ft hh 06 Robert Armstrong The who men put a strangle-hold on ‘the underworld—revealed for the firsé time ina mighty niotion picture ! It's all here ! \Before your eyes As, ve-enacted eyerysheroic aa in America’s war to the death with crime}. It's real! Stirring! Breath-taking! And it tells everything “happened. right from the, lay Uncle Sam wrote the death decree Dvorak, Margaret Lindsay and le amazing story Of how the Federal ch en be: on the roadway. Severe cuts and head Mrs. Swanson was cut about the legs, wrecks, Tree held by the Pentecostal Ta nacle on Friday evening, filled the gifts were presented to the children. zs Among surviving brothers is Armi- Groat and Jackie Hunter, who was|das Munroe of Kilgard. companying him, escaped with min- z injuries Mr. Swanson sustained injuries, and | Direct Delivery of The News Today - To facilitate distribution of The News today, bundles for Matsqui, Clayburn, Gifford, Huntingdon, Up- per Sumas and smaller post-offices are being delivered ‘by car. Abbotsford rural route one and two go out this morning. uised and shocked. A passenger R. yidesley, announcer for CHW K, was t about the head and sustained a oken hand. Both car and truck are almost total et The attendance at the Christmas Paber- An item in a city journal states that J. J. Maloney was arrested at Dun- can, V. I., and escorted to Vancouver, to face a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses, urch to over-crowding, An excell- t program was rendered by mem- rs of the church, and Christmas pwwouwouwwwwvuvwk Cartoon Adults 25c; Children under 14, 16c .80; Adults 25¢, Children 10c Si \e , January Ist— | \ NR AN i; \ s 4) Y 4 5 With FREDRIC MARCH, Miriam Hopkins and Rose Hobart A Romeo...or Jack the Ripper? One woman would die for his love +--another died because of it)! Here's the screen’s supreme sensa- tional drama of romance and thrills ! Musical Reel Novelty Reel Popeye Cartoon Special matinee at 2.30; Adults 25c; Children 15c Shows at 7 and 9; meiearty! Adults 26e; Children under 14, 15c Vf ~ a 4 tes ~ MATSQUI WATER COMPANY LTD- ANALYSIS OF WATER NOTICE is hereby given that the water of the above Company SATURDAY & SUNDAY December 28 & 29— JOAN CRAWFORD and BRIAN AHERNE in “TP LIVE MY LIFE” Lots of Fun for Everybody—come and Have a Good Time. Snappy Music by Waverly Orchestra from Vancouver Admission 50c Good Supper Everybody Welcome BOXING DAY DANCE in ORANGE HALL ABBOTSFORD on THURSDAY, DECEMBER Eth CARMENIANS ORCHESTRA Admission 25c Dancing 9.30-—1 Glamourous Drama with Comedy aplenty, Micky Mouse News Admission 15¢ and 35c WEDNESDAY, January 1— GENE STRATTON-PORTER'S “FRECKLES” with Carol Stone and Tom Brown. story that’s known the world over— it will touch your heart. Comedy and Colortone Cartoon Admission 15c q in the Gifford Hygienic System, has been tested by the G Analyst, and his report is as follows: Free ammonia Albumoid Ammonia Chlorine Parts Parts Grains per million ‘a per million per gallon Taken from J. Threlfall tap, i Gifford Hygienic System . Nil L ‘ 0.10 0.2 Taken from Intake, f) i Gifford Hygienic System . Nil 0.09 0.2 The analysis shows both samples to be of good quality, being free from animal contamination and containing only a small amount of decomposed matter. Both of these samples are a little higher in decomposed vegetable matter than the other three submitted: (Signed) D, E. WHITTAKER, J Government Analyst Consumers are thus assured that the water from above system is pure and safe for every domestic use. 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