! \> _ i .-*/C" -rii*-"1 -J '" ������* y������ -<*'f * ��������� With which is incorporated "The Huntingdon Star" .L'_~'/J.l M ._.!..... ��������� .���������;<��������� .j ���������: Vol. XXL, No. G 4.B00TSF0RD, B, C. FRIDAY, DEC. 17, 1920 $1.00 per Year itt: MONKY ALL SPIONT; WORK IS NOT Indignation at the mismanagement in connection with the, Matsqiu ditching scheme has simmered down into a sort of homeless resignation A lour around Clayburn, Glover and 0 Iff ord the area covered by the scheme, re- vended the'almost, universal existence of the "it's too late now tooling." The nion-y has been spent, and, the work has not been done, so -what's the uso or kicking now," sums up the general altitude. That feeling is lightened in places by an understanding current, there that, the government will relieve the I'armors from expenditure in excess of the $3f>,000 'originally estimated. How far that hope of relief is based upon fact remains to be seen. As to the work that, the Northern Construction Company has done, it is generally held that it was Avrong- l'uly carried out, and not well done at that. Instead of cleaning out the sloughs into which the ditches run, the contractors cleaned out and dug ditches which now have no satisfactory outlet. Machinery too heavy for the land was employed, Avith resultant Avaste of time and money, it is said. Old timeis assert that they could have done the ditching Avcrk quick- ' er, better and cheaper by hand than the contractors did with their machinery. It seems a large claim, bin the sequel supports .it. After Premier Oliver visited the scene and summarily halted the operations that the completion of the Avork be given out locally by contract., The six mils or thereabouts oi ditches still to be dilg arc now being dug by hand by local residents. They are doing it as from 3 0 to 4 0 cents per yard, ditches nine feet wide on top. "two fet wide at the bottom, and four feet deep. And they are making a better job of it than the contractor's machinery did and going right ahead at that. Thc only hindrance is that arising rrom the necessity of going over tho machiuu dug ditches and deepening and clearing tliem out by spade work. The contractors had dug some 1 I miles of ditch when slopped, and there is every reason to hope that the remaining six miles to complete the seventeen miles the scheme involves will be completed within six' mouths by hand contract labor. There are two main sloughs which drain the area involved. Slough No. 1 starts at Abbotsford lake, and runs down through Matsqui Prairie to the Fraser river at No. 1 pumping station. ��������� Slough No. 2 starts near the base of the mountains in the vicinity of High Yencck and runs through the Prairie to the river at No. 2 pumping station. The pumping stations are under' the jurisdiction of the Matsqui Dyking Commission. The total.length of.the sloughs .is about 16 miles. A floating dredge is said by local experts,who have experience behind their option, to be the only feasible method of cleaning out the sloughs and ditches. After the $35,000 scheme was agreed to, events meandered along until suddenly it transpired at a meeting I'orcud at Matsqui that $52,000 had been expended up to then. There avus a rumpus but still tho work went'on. By the time Premier Oliver stopped operations the expenditure bad swollen to a. bout $72,000 The Premier told thase who showed him the sad spectacle that he had no notion how things Avere going until he-visited the scheme, and the burden of his cry was "Why didn't you fetch me here, sooner?" That was six Aveeks ago. Subsequently the heavy drag line apparatus got bogged for a fortnight. It is uoav out of the danger zone, laid ur. apparently i'or the Avinter near Clayburn. The lamentable end of the contract part of the scheme is said to be, due to poor and unsuitable machinery, and poor methods of using it. The blame is somewhere between the contractors and the government employees in charage of the work. It is impcsible to leave tho work uncompleted, and the system of local hand contracts has been resorted to, jE'ltKMiHK OlilVIOIl SAYS DO.VU; I PROVINCIAL LIQUOR ACT KiWHOTIVlS MAY 1, 1021 TO'itUlLD NKW HOSPITAL Premier Oliver while in the city of New Westminster on Saturday last stated that the government hoped to have the new Moderation Liquor Act in force by May .1. This statement was made at a.special'rnaefing of the city council when City Solicitor Martin asked the council whether to proceed wifn' the appeal in the case of the confiscated liquor held by the city and1 which the court.decided must be turned over to the provincial authorities. In taking this matter up Avith the premier, Mr. Oliver advised that nothing be done Jurther until the new act was in force m May, an A?t t'na': he felt would appeal to the municipalities. Surrey has now three special constables on duty Avatching for l>oo;.e cars and bootleggers, and if the government is to get the confiscated liquor, Surrey will take off these three men, as the municipality see.3:no advantage in this extra expenditure when the government takes the goods confiscated by the officers. - When told of this phase of the matter, Premier Oliver stated that when the neAv'Act Avas fina'ly passed .he' municipalities would find it vorth while to apprehend all the booze runners and bootleggers that they could get a hold of. BIRTHDAY PARTY .On Tuesday- .evening. December .14, Mrs. Coogan" gave a birthday party in honor of Jessie, it being her thirteenth birthday. The evening Avas spent in games and dancing after Avhich dainty refreshments were served. Those present were; ��������� Elsie McPhee, Isabel 1 McPhee, Evelyn McMenemy, Kate Partcf, Mabel Smith, Thelma Taylor, Florence McKinnon, Naomi McPhee, Elda Mc Phee If red Taylor, James Pernoski, Harold McMenemy, Maurice Bridges Charlie Roberts, i-Yank Hucker, Charlie Roberts, Prank Rucker,Harry Taylor. Ace l-laclrell and Lloyd Vaneffa. A chain of circumstances which takes away from Abbotsford Mrs. McOuire of the Nursing Home, has shown the people of Abbotsford' arid surrounding districts that it would be well to have a hospital for the district, and with an object of furthering this most laudable enterprise a meeting was held on Thursday evening, to discuss the matter, and a committee was appointed ,, composed of Messrs',Sam Trethewey, J. A. Mc- Gow.an, Dr. Swift, Eric Weir, Capt. E..H. Cope and J. Brydges, Avho after getting all information', are to report at a.public meeting to be held before Xmas. , It looks as though there will be very little trouble about getting the neAv institution going-as all kinds of aid .is being offered without solicitation. Mr. J. S. Pearce, an architect, has volunteered the -necessary data in regard to the plan's of the new .proposed building;' local contractors will donate an estimate on the cost of the building completed; Mr. Sam TretheAvey has donated material to the value of about ������3000; and three lots Avhich can be used either for the buildiug or disposed of and the proceeds used; Dr.'SAvift has very kindly donated an operating table and other assistance so that it looks as though when the idea becomes properly made known that other offers will be made, and although some may not be on such a large scale yet will be such as to materially assist in the build- j ing and maintenance of the institu- j tion.- . ..:--. ��������� I It must not be forgotten that an i .offer, of. two acresVeJose to the town for a site lias -also*"been "made.- -.-- PERSONALS Keep i ng-Stra Ron Mrs. on Thc Ladies' Aid of tho G. \V. V.' A. are sending out a special request that all ladies, mothers, sisters or wives of returned men be sure to meet with them on Monday, January 3,- 10 2'"]., in the Club Rooms for the purpose of completing re-organization. The secretary Mrs. Simmer, who has devoted her time and energies in the most unstinting manner" and to whom is due a very great- deal of credit for the exceptional accomplishments of the auxiliary, has been forced to hand in her resignation as she is now residing in Huntingdon, and finds it impossible to attend to the many" duties that this live organization requires, as the branch of thc G. W. V. A. is in a very nourishing condition. The Ladies' Auxiliary is a very necessary adjunct of tho association and it is therefore hoped that a very large and representative gathering will be present on Monday The 3rd inst. at 2:30 p. in. At the home of Mr. and Thomas Straiton, of Straiton, Saturday, December 11. the marriage took place of their eldest daughter, Stella May, to Mr. Allan Charles Keeping, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Keeping of Squamish. Rev.. W. M. Burton performed the ceremony iu the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends. Miss Edith Straiton, sister of the bride, Avas in attendance as bridesmaid, and Mr. Aruhur Keeping supported the groom. The bride wore a lovely gown of white satin trimmed with seed pearls and carried a beautiful bouquet of pink and white carnations. Tho bridesmaid Avas becomingly attired in a frock of cream silk, and also wore a gold brooch, the gift of the groom. The groom's gift to the bout man was a Avatch fob. Mr. and Mrs. Keeping will take up residence iu Straiton, B. C. Mr. and Mrs. ' Ernest' Trethewey and family have a rived from Alii erta and are staying with Mr. and Mrs. McDaniels. Mrs. Smith of Vancouver .is visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. FarroAv. Miss Anna and Helen McCaiium spent the week-end in Vancouver. ' Mrs.' Wright spent, the week-end in Vancouver. Mrs. M. McMillan Avas a visitor ?n Vancouver" last week. Miss Ina Fraser" and Mr. Angu? Campbell spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Martin of Sardis. Mr. and-Mrs. W. Coutti. visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee of Verier Mt. on S'.i relay.��������� M:ss Rogers has be<-u visiting- her sister in NeAv Westminster, who returned home with her for the Christmas holidays. Mr. .Thomas Higginson, an old- timer of Abbotsford' an-1 who has been spending the last six yea is in the Caribou arrived in Abbotsford on Thursday morning and will spend the Christmas holidays with his brothers Mr. James and Mr. William Higginson. The pupils of Miss Herkins. superin tended by Miss Manning took ,a farewell party as a surprise to her home Miss McCrimmon made a few suitable remarks and Fred Taylor presented Miss Herkins Avith a 'folding camera.' The'evening Avas spent in games and contests and later some flash-light pictures Avere taken of Miss Herkins and her pupils. Later dainty refreshments wore served. ��������� The True Blu^s will give a Christmas Dance on Christmas Ev~' in the Alexandria Hall.' The "Brazilliante Walk" and' " Wellingdou # Waltz" will be exhibited ou thc floor by the latest New Yerk dancers. There will be special musical instruments m .���������hiding the "Zelaphone^ It is hoped there will be a good attendance as the New "Westminster Orphanage is in 'need of funds. DIED���������On Wednesday, December lath, Gordon, the infant son of Mr. and .Mrs. J. A.McGowan. The funeral services were held at. the house this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the /burial taking place at the Aberdeen cemetery. There haAre been several. real es-. tate changes in the last Aveek, some of which are: Mr. -Meredith [sold his home to Mrs. G. Taylor, Jnr., and has "moved into the-house for- merely occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Firlotte; Mr.-Frank Olding has.purchased the home formerly occupied by Hughie McNeil, who Has moved in to Mr. Munroe's house on the Sumas Road; Mr. Weatherby has purchas ed the corner and jail property owned by Mrs-. Fraser and intends to start a hardAvare and furniture store; Mr. A. McPhee has purchased the livery barn. ANNUAL RECITAL On Monday evening the J Misses Steede and their pupils held their Annual Recital in the Masonic Hall. Those receving certificates were��������� Primary Division��������� Florence Robeits Phylis Whitchelo." Marian Hill (Clayburn) and Charlie Roberts. Elementary��������� Ace Hadrell, Shirley Seldon (Clayburn), Gladys York (Whatcom Road), Martha Westlin (Gifford),' lone Barbo (Sumas) Truman Mitchell (Sumas)! Lower Division��������� Lloyd Valletta, Corine Flodin (Matsqui), Lilian Ball' (Clayburn). Higher Division��������� Kitty Taylor (Mt.- Lehman), and Loraine Bond (Supias'- Those who were unable to try their examinations on account of mom-les were��������� Elementary���������- Eva Ware. Harold McMenemy.. Lower Division��������� violin, Jessie Coogan.' Intermediate ���������-Evelyn McMenemy. Mrs. Stoddard of Vancouver and Mr. James Downie sang at the reeital Rev. J. W. Wright of California is the guest of his brother of Wright and Johnson. He likes Abbotsford. Mr. L. M. Leach, is acting manager of the Royal Hank hero during the absence of Mr. Hill. Mr. F. W; Johnson, of Wright ���������& Johnson, the Abbotsford Garage owners, is under the doctor's care with a very bad cold. Tim KVK. Garage Is being painted and adds greatly to the appearance of the building'which had under a former proprietor been painted like a big sign board. Now it will look like a place of business. with promise of better results. The completion of the ditching should not cost more ������������������ ...������.- than $7,000 and there is ������ feeling that the government ought at least to bear the cost of the work over the estimate of $35,000. The contractor's camp is still un- d"r canvas on the Town Line road, between Glover and Gifford, but work has been stopped so far as tho machinery is concerned.���������Columbian Abbotsford had a distinguished visitor this week, Avho likes the town so well that he intends to return on Monday and will later announce on what days he will make Abbotsford his headquarters. While a prisoner in Germany during the war Mr. D. C. Durrant learned to speak the French language, more through force of personal preservation and Avhile in Abbotsford on Thursday among those he met Avas Mr. DesMazes who Avas delighted to entertain a stranger of war.days and talk it over in his own native language. Mr. Durrant also made many other rriends while here as the fact of his spending two years and eight months in a German prison camp opens tlie door of easy acquaintance. All these will be pleased to soo him when he returns, and should he decide to locate permanently here will be one of the ��������� most popular lawyers in the Fraser Valley, He is now associated with the law firm of Yarwood &. Durrant of Vancouver, who have among their many well-known clients the Royal Bank' of Canada. Mr. D. C. Durrant will have his offices next to the G. W. V. A. club rooms. The Abbotsford Garage has installed an up-to-date cash register whih is almost human in its workings, being especially built for a garage business. It tells avIio puts the cash in' it and Avho takes it out and the amount; also the amount Of cash put in each day, and passes out a slip to. all cash purchasers with a 'Thank you, come again, we shall be pleased to hear from you and give you our best services.' ���������Positively the best assorted Stock of Xmas Gifts outside the large centres. A Few Suggestions for Brother: Waists, Slippers.. Gloves, Silk Dress Lengths, etc. For Father: Slippers, Neckties, Shirts, Arm Bands, etc., etc. For Use Boy or Young" Man: Books, Slippers, Gloves, Safety Razors, etc. For the tiirl or Young Lady: Eancy Handkerchiefs in Fancy Boxes, Gloves, Silk Stockings, Fancy Waists, etc. A complete Stock of Xmas Greeting Cards from 2\^- to 25i* each. Makes a nice reminder of Merry Xmas. Thermos Bottles, Smoking Sets, Hair Brushes,' Xmas Decorations of every description, Toys & Dolls���������all pi ices SANTA GLAUS HEADQUARTERS for all Xmas Goods. If you appreciate Xmas Groceries'of the higher quality you will buy yours here���������Peel, Nuts, Candy, etc. R. C. Phone, 1 Farmers' Phone 1007 Page Four THE ABBOTSFORD POST r THE ABBOTSFORD POST - Published Every Friday J. a; Bates, Editor and Proprietor' - Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers' Association 'rT-JUltSI")AY, DEC. 16th, 1020 The Trans-Provincial Highway��������� -If-makes but very little difference to any part of' the' Feasor Valley as to ,whoro the trans-provincial high- Avay after it pases Mope is biiilt, ex- had proved -this and' it, was when capital had: to drop off that hard times began' to loom up in.the distance.' People had begun '.'to stop buying when prices became prohibitive, then, capital became exhausted and manufacturing depression follow led.. ' Commenting on this forecast as it concerns Canadian conditions, the ,je������Toronto Globe observes that in the Dominion all the elements for a re- cept that most people would like to !'��������������������� 0W11 see it built along the road that will ah'ord the most enjoyment' to the tourist who passes over it, especially when one of us is a tourist or some of our friends occupy that prominent position of joy or business, but what avc do not like to see is the lighting that, is going on betAveen up-country centres, because it is realyl only delaying, the building of the road. No government' will undertake to build the read, at least .Ave think not until it would appear that all parties concerned'arci h agreement. rl he provincial government has made no announcement as to whether the'road -will be biult through the Hope mountains or' up the Fraser River canyon: We believe that * it feasible both roads Avill be built distinguished career' he should found occupying the highest office in the gift of his country, as roprosont- newaloi" business are almost Immcd iitive of the crown in the government'iaLe|y 'available. ' Canada has an a- cf the province which'he had made bundance of raw materials,larger and ��������� ' . . j more varied supply that is at the com With-no start but the confidence of niaml of some of the greatest indusf- llic typical manly English lad in|rjal nations-.of (he world. ' Capital Kcarch of adventure in a new Avorld, accumulates steadily in the banks ol "Ned" .Prior-won his way to success u,^ country, and workmen, with few in every undertaking In which he en- ��������� (..vc-.pi.ions, begin to understand flint imgcd. From a smart and capable nie onjy Vi.ay 0f 'maintaining tho engineer he quickly passed to the re- ! present standard of living is by in- spo.nsibility of coal mine inspector; j creasing rather than diminishing still and the manner in which he faced the further the.output per man per day hazards' of this occupation Avon him u concluded that what the buyiiiy j; the place in public confidence that public and the business man needs i- made easy his entry to public life more confidence'.'. If they act upoi, as a member of the Legislature for t]lG view that there is no panic period Victoria. This was shortly after he ahead, the Hurry in industry will pass had founded there the successful and especially'in'Canada since the hardAvare business with which-he lias I world needs lots of things that Can- continued to be identified. Me hadjadians can produce profitably. the enviable record of never suttering defeat in an appeal to the electors of Victoria'either for the legislative House of Commons: and through time, and the easiest built i uirc ������' and the one with the least" expense ii(- was Characteristic of the man that in building will probably be built |"v"enr he entered on his last contest first and the other road'built later. I'^ took "P a gantlet declined by As Ave take it this road will be both "'1 f!ie active political champion- of PROSPECTS FOIl JtOAI) 1IU1LI>I\G for tourist traffic,and for tlie facility of business. We have never been up over the Hope mountains, but Ave are all familiar Avith the Fraser River canyon and if it looks as good from an auto line s;s it does from one of the railways, and. it is presumed it would, all would like to see it buik along that routes���������especially those who live at the coast or in the Fraser Valley, and none of us would be ashamed to recommend it to our tourist friends and our friends' friends. The road over the Hope mountain undoubtedly from a scenic point of view would appeal to many, hue Ave wonder if the climb Avould be as appealing, and no matter how beauti ful, it cannot surpass the Fraser Hi ver canyon. the clay. This Avas at the bye-election for Victoria in the declining days of the Dunsmuir administration; and this success earned for Col. Prior the succession to the office of Premier of British Columbia, which he held for a short time until the institution of party government under im Mr. Richard McBride. Noner of the long list of. worthy gentlemen who have presided at Gov- ! eminent House at Victoria has had more cordial relations with the people of British Columbia than those maintained by Colonel Prior, and no one has more faithfuly represented tin's groat province in the exercise of hospitality towards notabI-3 visitors. New Westminster will.long re- fain the pleasing public impression of this distinguished public man formed on the occasion of the last provincial s- onse to the invitation to renew, as the occupant of his high office, the friendships he had formed as business man and as politician.���������Columbian. Tn this connection Hie Kamloops f:.ir. when he made so graceful re- Telegram has the following to say: "It may be well to repeat thc actual connection of the provincial government with the federal government in trunk road building. The OttaAva government voted a sum of money to assist the various provinces in the building of trunk roads���������not necessarily trans-provincial highways���������on the basis of forty per cent, of the cost, the federal grant to be' used in paying wages-and not for material or right-of-way, the object being to re- Foreasts a Short Slump��������� Adrcssing the Toronto Board of Trade last Thursday, Mr. John Moody a Now York financial, expert discounted ail panic talk and declared that the elements in the present business situation warranted every man lieve the unemployment of returned,'in looking hopefully to the future men. The share apportioned to B. j In spite of the fact-that there was C. was a million and a quarter. The j no prosperity at present, he evpress- B. C. minister of works Avas request- ed confidence in1 the wonderful prosed to submit a map showing the pro- \ poets ahead if a long view were taken of the situation. . In order to have a period of pros vince's trunk highway programme. This was done and the general plan was accepted. The map includes both the Fraser River and the Hope- I rinceton routes for ahe connecting link between the Interior and the Coast and the acceptance of the general trunk road plan is the acceptance of the general trunk road plan is the aceptance of the Hope-Princeton about which we are hearing so much, it was hardly to be expected that the Dominion Department of perily, three things Avere necessary Mr. Moody said. First, there must be a su, .ily of raw material; second, a plentiful supply of labor, and third, ;'t is essential to have capital The United States had the first two, but lacked capital, alhough it was on the Avay. He looked for easier money in 1921, and did not antiipate there was going to be any panic or danger Works wruld do more than accept a I'" "iS V,0W' {hC dan*er VOrlod WM ln general plan without investigation on i the ground. Nor has more been done without Investigation. The province has. used and is using part of the federal grant, but there has been and is a fedaial engineer on the ground who accfopts each Individual undertak ing in which federal money is being spent." Tho Lute Lieutenant-Governor��������� The announcement of the death of Colonel Edward Gawler Prior will be ! iTI������ heard with very general regret. It is no exaggeration to say that probably no citizen of British Columbia had a more loveable personality; and it has been the lot of few to render the firsf period of depression through ���������which the United States had already passed. Liquidation of capital was going on at present and a great reduction of loans on the part of the banks throughout that country, but the danger zone has been passed. Tho financial expert's predictions carried weight with his Toronto audience, since on a former occasion, in April of this year, he had addressed the Board of Trade before the "buy- looni" broke, and predicted a slowing down of business which is new in evidence. Mr. Moody emphasized that it was impossible to have prospeous times Avihout the three factors���������a plentiful more varied and useful public service. supply of raw materials .labor and It was fitting that at the close of a capital. The prosperity of the past Federal aid- to ^highways is so recent an innovation in both 'Canada and the United States', that it is as yet too early to pass upon its merits, but its ultimate benefit should not be a matter of doubt. Two stipulations connected with' Federal aid are 'that..the improvements made oo substantial and that the roads be maintained. An incidental-, advantage has been that States not already having highway departments have been -compelled to establish them before availing themselves of the Federal funds. . The'Canada Highways Act of 1919 appropriated the sum of $20,000,000 to be used in assisting the various Provinces' in ��������� the. construction of main trunk roads. . The Dominion Treasury to furnish 4 0 per cent, and the provinces CO per cent, of the sums expended. The grant, had the dual object of providing better roads for the most thickly-settled portions of the provinces and. of connecting each provincial. road.- ��������� system with these of the adjoining' provinces, thr.s producing finally a complete national system. This involved the preparation by each province of a general road programme.. By May of 1.920, eight of .the nine provinces had prepared their programmes, and legislative authority Had been taken for the expenditure by these provinces of a total of ?73,000,000 or. roads, or more than twice as much as the $30,000,000 that they were called upon by the Canada Highways Act to contribute. Owing to adverse factors, such as labor conditions, inadequate transportation, facilities, and cost and scarcity of-, materials, little actual work Avas accomplished under the scheme in 192 0, but 1921 should see. much good- construction under way. The Federal legislation gives the Dominion Government through its Comisisoner ' of ��������� Highways the right of approval of the. plans and specifications of the roads constructed ;by the Provinces with the aid of the. national grant, but otherwise leaves to the provinces Avhat they have always had���������the full control of their road systems. Roads in Canada are under the legislative jurisdiction of the nine, provincial governments, -each of which has an independent highway department or one associated with a provincial department of public works. Provincial legislation has tended to convey to the local municipalities a farge measure of road control; exceptions to which, however, are the provinces of Nova Scotia and Pince Edward Island, in which roads are principally under provincial control. The total strength of roads in Canada has not been accurately surveyod, but it is estimated at 250,000. miles, j The highway legislation !of the various provinces is cast in the same general mould, varied, of course, to suit local municipal, geographical, geological,- financial, traffic ..and general conditions. The weakest point in practically all the existing legislation is the failure to provide adequately for maintenance of the roads, or, where such provision is made, the'failure to enforce the law. The; province of Quebec, for instance has imposed upon the municipalities the duty of' maintaining certain classes of roads, and has enacted, that where a ^municipality defaults in this duty the work shall be carried out by the provincial department and the cost borne by the municipality. Cover cabbage for the -first live minutes of boiling; then remove cover and boil 25 minutes. When telephoning; remember that Central is ready to help ycu. It is easier for her to complete a call than to conic back'on thc line to report it busy. She has'done a wonderful work, these last few months, doing more than usual because of the inability of manufacturers to supply, needed equipment. You will find she responds readily when accorded, co-operation: BRITISH COLUMBIA TELEPHONE Co, Fruitgrowers, order your Fruit Boxes now andjtake advantage of the lowest prices.' Everything made in B. C. Stock of boxes will be carried during" fruit season. Home Ave Near Wharf tnocEaasE9ZEaBBacB0MBjB Oi ALL the power you faultless, every-day miles as a rule on a gallon ���������these are the qualities of the head-motor with which the ������������������Four-Ninety" Touring Car is will even need; performance; 25 gasoline valve-in- Chevrolet equipped. In appearance and in performance tlie Chevrolet "Four-Ninety" Touring Car pleases the most exacting owners. It is a safe and sensible car to buy. STUART MOTORS CHEVROLET and, DODGE AGENTS MISSION CITY, It. O. 1M <A' -"<! - H ^3*^^^^ ?y ,tsn.T a-aojs,.T,OTPfv gw.r Page Three /g^amnmm It i Letter Heads Bill Heads Envelopes Statements Posters Shipping Tags Visiting Cards O _ 0 n adv. in paper finds the eople The Merchant who adver- tises his goods thereby shows his confidence in them. His advertisement is an invitation to the people to test his sincerity by testing his goods. This paper has a bona fide circulation and an adv. for it will reach the man who spends his money in his own province. For Job Printing'' This office is equipped with an Essorimehi of type and paper that will insure a perfect and artistic piece of work. When next you see a good,1 well executed piece of printed matter, whether it is business; -��������� stationery, pamphlet, booklet or any of the numerous print- ed articles, examine it care-? fully and you will invariably find that it is the product of this office. The intelligent Business Men, Farmer and Fruit Grower alike demands and receives a. at is up to a own 10 a Dodgers Loose Leaves .Invoices- Price Lists nvitations Receipts ���������a Circulars VIeal ickets Menus - JL-uICe J_LitC>* I "u���������. Hub -Square Profitable Mission City -^ ^friminnnnianmintiinnni t^^^^mtnmrnmixmmScyjrSn^ J. H. JONES I Funeral Director AGENT FOR HEADSTONES Phone Connection. Mission City 3) Egffi^^^tcmgn||fetoi^iT4inBiiunnnniTOpng^ For a Good SrnolceTry BiC. & Old Sport CIGARS * . ��������� ��������� i B. c.'cigar factory WILBERO a WOLZ. props Alex. S. Duncan Barrister " Solicitor Notary Public OFFICE J. A. Catherwood Buiklin<> PUonc 8001 P. O. Box 69 MISSION CITY, B. C. Wm, Atkinson General Auctioneer, and Live Stock Specialist. 23 years among the Stockmen of the . Fraser Valley.: Am familar with/the different breeds of live stock and their values. Address all communications to Box 34 Chilliwack, B. C ' ���������E. W. Bigelow Barrister, Etc. At J. A. CATHERWOOD'S Every Friday -. Phones: Mission 1503 Long Distance: Pt. Coquitlam Phone 80 ONTARIO'S PUBLIC QUESTIONS (From Manitoba Free Press) East Elgin seems to justify the claim of . the United Farmers that they have dislodged the old parties in rural Ontario. In a constituency rhat had 'been a Conservative constituency since 1831, the Government candidate, a. prominent farmer and stock- raiser, polled 1,9 60 votes in a total of 5,703 cast in thc rural sub-divisions. By way of consolation thc Conservatives point to the relatively insignificant town population in East Elgin. In. this respect it is exceptional. There are few Ontaio constituencies in which there are not several good-sized towns, or incorporated villages. These communities do not relish the merchandizing activities of the United Farmers. In Aylmer, the only town in East Elgin the U. F. O. polled 1)7 votes against 1,160 for the other parties. In Port Stanley, the largest village the U. F. 0. vote was 20 in a total of 342. The population of the cities and towns of Ontario greatly outnumber that of the townships, a fact ou which tho Meighcn government pins its hopes. Conservatives do not expect that the Laborifes will repeat thoir provincial success in an election fought on the tariff Issue. Liberals pretend to seo in tho East Ml gin figures n warning to the U. F. O. that It cannot afford Lo disregard tho Liberal party and divide tlio tariff reform forces in tho federal campaign. The Globe even advises cooperation with a view to avoiding three-cornored contests, leaving oach constituency to tho party most likely to win single-handed gainst thc government. There is no likelihood of tho provincial U. lr. O. executive a- cutivc and the Labor members of the legislature, a resolution was adopted censuring provincial and local of1"ic-" ors for appearing on the e.strc'mist platforms, "where policies are ex^ pounded that-are not in accord with the fundamental principles of British democracy or thc platform of the 1. L. P."' One of the',provincial vice- presidents of the party,, .John Mac- dbnald, hash en especially prominent as an.advocate of Soviotism. Little is heard of the revolutionary element outside of Toronto, but in this city though it is a small minority of trade unionists, it dominates .the1- Trades and Labor Council, ln defiance of ��������� the resolution of the Labor conference, it has succeeded in electing Mai'ilonald as head of the committee in charge of the municipal campaign The activity of the "Reds" has been a source of embarrassment to the government, which has probably,, informed its Labor allies that they must do some house-cleaning if the Farmer and Labor groups are to live together. " The proposed measure of propor- ' tional representation recommended by a committee of the legislature is a very mild affair. The report advises that four areas be selected for the experiment���������the cities of Ottawa and Hamilton, a group of six constituencies in Eastern Ontario, and a similar group in Western- Ontario. The committee suggests that Toronto may be substituted'for Ottawa .and Hamilton by the legislature.'' In single member constituencies the single transferable vote is proposed, and it is,, recommended that municpalitiea be' permitted to adopt the same system. The committee does not open up the question of the under-repres- entation of the cities, a delicate, one for a farmers' government. , The Con lervatives shall demand :that any scheme shall take account of . the growth of the industrial centres. As the Laborites sympathise with this view, and the farmers naturally do hot wish to be responsible for reducing relatively the rural representation in the House, it is not expected that the government will go' further than to introduce a bill embodying the "committee's suggestions. Lively opposition to even this modest- measure: will be .offered by a-group of Liberals and Conservatives '.who contend that "P. R^" promotes ; the growth of groups and factions. ��������� An isse of great importance ha* been thrust into provincial politics by recommendation of a committee, of tho legislature that a department -of power be addod lo the government Such a department, if created, would take over the work of the Hydro-Electric commission, ' the body which controls thc generation and distribution of electrical energy on behalf of 3 00 municipalities in all parts of the province: Sir Adam Beck .fought his own party to keep this vast publ;e utility out of the hands of the" late government, and he has been backed by the municipalities embraced in the system. The government will have to reckon with this opposition if it tries to give effect to the committee's recommendation. Tho question will widen the cleavage between the cities and towns on the one side, and the rural communities on tho other. The.farmers, complain that the advantage of the -publicly-owned power has gone "mainly to tho industrial centres, and they feel they would got more consideration if the government were in control LICKNSI5 CHANTED IN LANGLEY I'RAIHIK "* uu<>mm'mmitmi^imm^m������m^iri^i Hi Pi feM^^ggMjj^g^^ LANGLEY PRAIRIE, Dec. 13.��������� Messrs S. 11. and A. C. Turner were granted a license for the sale of. near beer in the, new hotel premises in the Theatre block here by tho casting .vojo of Kcevo Poppy at Saturday's meeting of the Langloy Council, subject to a satisfactory report from the inspector upon the building and accommodation. "Doc" Turner made the application a previous ���������application- in respect to ad.jncent premises having been refused some months ago. lie pointed out.that the new building more than complied with the bylaw on the subject and that five years' lease had been taken on it. Also that he and his brother -were not transients, but had resided in New Westminster greeing to these tactics. Mr. Drury ' fifteen years before they wont over- may be open to conviction, but Mr. seas. Morrison and his supporters contend that the U. F. O. would cease to appeal to former Conservatives if it associated itself with the Liberal party If Mr. Crerar has different views he will find it difficult to impose them on so resolute a believer in the political mission of the U. F. O. as Mr. Morrison. The Independent Labor party has at last taken action to rid itself of the ''extremists who have been trying to get control of the provincial exe- When tho proposition was made it was'stated that the premises would be completed and ready for busiess by the first of the new year.' ��������� . It was stated that there was need for more hotel accommodation in Langley Prairie, a rapidly growing place, but that was promptly denied. When it came to tho^voting of the council, three of the councillors voted against and three for and it remained for Reeve Poppy to cast his vote in favor of the license. I������%%^^������^^ THE aBBGTSFORj) POST, ABBOTS^Oftp, fc. & ^-J ynwimjww ������'" ^H^iVV^M^^'^Mjj^V^rn^ The Christmas Roast��������� We are.justly proud of our meat market and of the high-class family trade which we command. It's a case of mutual good feeling. We treat you right. How about thai race Christmas Roast A. E. HUMPHREY (Lutu Taylor & Humphrey) B. C-. Land Surveyor and Civil Engineer Boom 0 Hart. ��������� .Block, Chjlliwind: Box 422, CHII.UWAOK . % you planned to'have? Tell us about it now WHITE & CARMICHAEL Abbotsford, B.C. B. C. Phone 4 1'. Farmers' Phono 1 f)0������* R. McEWAN BOOT AND SHOE REPAIRER ABUOTSFORl), ��������������� 0. a.>- In order that you may not be disappointed, in not getting your Xmas'supply of Xmas Almond Paste, Xmas Cake. etc. We have an,excellent supply of Chocolate' Boxes and ���������Candy���������AU'kinds, assorted. If you don't see them in the, window ask one of our obliging clerks, who will be only too. pleased to show you. , Fresh Groceries always on hand���������also Fresh Bread.., ALBERT .LEE, Grocer, and BaKer r -v more gooane ws for you soon TCH THIS . 4 Dr. O.R. Hougen Dental Surgeon Announces the opening of offices for the practise of ( DENTISTRY in thc Wimlcbuuk Cement lUoek Phone 710������ Mission. City \ I"- v.. J Abbotsford Garage Si Machine Shop Phone, B. C. 7 AEEOTSFttliD IS. C. Farmers 1918 SS3SS7O0SSSC ��������� li> mrwrHi ftifWff���������" Grocery HUNTINGDON, B- C. Farmers' Phone 1303 l'ROVlr.CIAL PREMIER NOT A GUILTY MAN YET Two justices cf the peace at tho Maillari.ville Police Court on Monday afternoon dismissed the case against Hon. John Oliver in which the Crown prosecuted for alleged cruelty to horseH at the Minnckadah ranch, Coquitlam in October,L. November and December of the present year. During the short adjournment, when Magistrates Reeve Marmont and Newman consulted as to whether to continue with the case, there camo very near being a fistic encounter between Premier Oliver and Dr Howell, and, as Premier Oliver stated afterwards, he was notf'or a while certain whether he would be spending tlie night on bread and water or in a hospital on special diet. The policeman interfered and spoiled a good scrap. T;he case resulted from information laid against the Premier by in- cpcctcr James Bates of the S. P. C. A i'or cruelty to nine horses taken possession of by the Government under the Animals Conservation Act, legislation which had been passed by the government and made retroactive to cover this particular seizure of horses from ono John G Campbell. After hearing the evidonce the justices decided that the Premier could not have been directly responsible for the. condition of the horses, and consequently dismissed the case. .MT. LEHMAN'"IV. I. The annual meeting of the Mt. Loll man Women's Institute was held on Wednesday in the Orange Hall the president in the chair. The secretary gave a full report of the act- vity of the society during this, the first year of its existence and a fair balance to begin the new year. Election of officers then look place. The society showed its appreciation of the work of Mrs. Garas- by by re-electing her president and Advertisements under tJte above heading cost 2f> cents per issue. Leave copy and. money at The Abbotsford Garage. ��������� iiOKSE FOR SALE���������Good worker young, sound, gentle, will be sold cheap, or exchange for cow. James Milstead, R. R. No. 2. Abbotsford. FOR SALE���������Counters and Fixtures in llrst class condition���������at your own price. ������������������ Apply F. J. R. Whiteh- elo, Abbotsford, B. C. XOTICE TO CONTRACTORS KUicurd School SEALED TENDERS superscribed "Tender for Kilsrard School" will l>e received Dy the Honourable the Minister of Public Works up to 12 o'clock noon of ..Friday, the 10th day of December, 1920, for' the. erection and completion of a One Room'School at Kilyard, in i the Chilliwack Electoral District. B. C. -Vliins, Specifications.', Contract.' Forms of Te:i'lc:r may be seonL,b'n and after the 19th dnv of November. lOyb." at the office of: j. Mahony, ��������� Esq.. Government Agent, Court IIoussr. Vancouver: E. "B. McPhail. Esq.. Sec. S-.hool Board, R. R. 3- Abbotsl'ord. or the .Victoria, H. C. uot necessarily to S-.hool Hoard, ������.. ������-- ;s- ad Dc-ai'tmcnt of Public Works. Tho lowest or .-any tender accepted.. - G. P. NAPIER. ' Asst. Public Works Engineer. Public Works Department, Victoria, B. C. November 15, lfJUO. - tinder authority of the Soldiers' ��������� Settlement Board of Canada There will he offered for - sale at Mr. McPhee's Barn, Abbotsford, B. C. Tuesday, Dec. 21st, 1920. The following Stock and Equipment '��������� Some Twenty Cattle,- including Ilolstein Grade and Jersey Grade. | Three Agricultural Teams and other Horses. ! Several Sets Double and Single 'Harness. i Mowers, Harrows, Separators, Iu- cuator. Numerous Implements, small Tools and Dairy Utensils. ��������� Soldier Settlers may purchase on lequisition with authority of their 1'jcnl Field Supervisor. Sale to commence at 1 p. m., TERMS: CASH. Mrs. Feam was re-elected first vice- president. Mrs. Forrester was elected second vice-president. The ether directors are Mrs. Green and Misa Ruth Owen. Mit. Oswald was elected secretary. After refreshments v.ere served, the meeting adjourned. IN MAPLE ftlDGK NOW Maple Ridge council has adopted the ward system being tired of the system whereby the councillors are elected at large. It is probable thai Whonnock and Ruskin will constitute one, Haney, Hammond, two more, Webster's Corners and Albion another, and the fifth will take up tho remainder of the municipality. There is talk of a soldiers' ticket for the municipal council but there Ii A T. N. T. Explosive of great strength, safety and freedom from noxious fumes No Headaches Insurance of all kinds NOTARY PUBLIC Marriage Licences Issued ��������� REAL/ ESTATE���������Money to Loan on Good I'arm Mortgages CV.& Abbotsford GOOD THINGS FOR CHRISTMAS Ganong's Chocolates in Fancy Boxes and in Bulk, also; A clean, well assorted Stock of ��������� ' Xmas Candies and Fruits A.G.ANDREWS CASH GROOER AIltfOTSKOHD, 15. C. FOR THE BEST COAL IN THE VALLEY AND QUICK SERVICE APPLY ABBOTSFORD COAL & TRANSFER ������*������*3������ ������***=��������� *| FARMERS'SUPPLYSTORE Successor to A. P. Slade & Co. e buy eggs, poultry, etc. We sell floor and feed ABBOTSFORD aothing definite as yet as to names. Several names are mentioned for tho Reeveship. Among these are Reov-j Ansell, the man whom Premier Oliver would rather have seen in the ditch' than Mr. W. J. Bowser), Councillor Fulton and ex-Reeve Lougheed as the returned soldiers' champion and ex-Councillor Lilley. By the passing of the Road Tax 'lylaw at the last council meeting ao landed ratepayer paying $10 Oliver is subject to the Imposition of '.lie road tax. Operated by ]R. Leary f %���������*������������/���������''%��������� * LANGLEY UNITED WIN BY DEFAULT LANGLEY PRAIRIE, Dec. 13.��������� Langley United team turned out at full strength on Saturday to ''meet Abbotsford, but the Abbotsford men did not put in an appearance.. The game went by default to tlie Home team. But then even the players were not wholly disappointed i'or despite Friday's rain, Langley Fort sent- a team over on the off chance of getting a friendly game. Such a sporting spirit was just to the liking of local soccer enthusiasts, and they found two substitutes to complete the Fort, eleven, and then engaged them in an cnpoyable game. One day an ant while drinking bo- side a stream fell into the water and the current was fast washing her a- way. A dove pitying her distress picked a twig from a neighboring froo and dropped it into the- water. The ant was able to crawl en tills twig which presently lodged against the edge of .the stream and so she' escaped with her life. A shortt hue afterwards a man with a gun attempted to shoot tlie deve but just as he took, aim .and was about to fire the ant crept up the back'of his boot and bit his leg so hard that lie gave a sudden start which caused him to miss hie aim and the dove flew away. One good turn deserves another. TALKING ELECTION ill 'J
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Title | The Abbotsford Post |
Publisher | Abbotsford, B.C. : J.A. Bates |
Date Issued | 1920-12-17 |
Description | The Abbotsford Post was published in Abbotsford, in the Fraser Valley region of southwestern British Columbia. The Post was published and edited by John Alexander Bates, and it was the first paper targeted specifically at the Abbotsford area. The paper has since been bought and sold a number of times, and continues to be published to this day under the title of the Abbotsford News. |
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Language | English |
Notes | Print Run: 1910-1924 Frequency: Weekly |
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Date Available | 2011-10-05 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
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DOI | 10.14288/1.0168566 |
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